DraftKings Secures Direct Mobile Sports Betting License to Operate in Missouri

BOSTON, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that the Missouri Gaming Commission has granted the company a direct mobile sports betting license. This direct mobile sports betting license will enable DraftKings to operate independently across the state of Missouri, without the need for affiliation with a land-based casino or professional sports team. DraftKings’ online sportsbook would go live on the universal launch date currently expected for December 1, 2025, contingent on final regulatory approvals.