Potential legalization of will yet again likely hinge on an agreement for the inclusion of video lottery terminals.
The Missouri Senate Committee on Appropriations heard testimony on both Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-21) and Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer s (R-34) sports betting bills during a nearly two hour hearing this morning.
Hoskins’ bill () seeks to legalize both retail and online sports betting, but also includes the legalization of video lottery terminals (VLTs) throughout the state, a controversial element that largely held up sports betting discussions in the 2022 legislative session.
Luetkemeyer’s bill () will also legalize online and retail sports betting in the state, but does not include a VLT element.
No action was taken at the conclusion of th…