Politics Betting in Missouri: Will You Legally be Able to Bet on Politics in MO?

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Presidential elections take place every four years while state elections occur annually. With Missouri sports betting bound to go live in 2025, many will be asking "Can you bet on politics in Missouri?"

We'll break down everything you need to know about betting on politics in MO. 

Latest Presidential Odds in Missouri: April 2025

While there likely won't be political odds available from betting apps in Missouri, here's a list of the latest US Presidential Odds offered by sportsbooks in the UK. 

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ JD Vance+300
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Josh Shapiro+1750
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Gavin Newsom+2200
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Pete Buttigieg+2600
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Gretchen Whitmer+2800
πŸ“† Odds Last Verified:April 14, 2025

Who is the Favorite to Win the 2028 Election?

Current Vice President JD Vance is the early favorite to win the 2028 Presidential Election at +220 odds, according to sportsbooks in the UK. Note that sports betting operators in the Show-Me State will not provide odds for the Presidential Election. 

Is it Legal to Bet on Politics in Missouri?

We aren't completely sure whether betting on politics in Missouri will be legal or not once sports betting goes live. 

However, betting on politics is not legal in any other sports betting state currently, so it's likely that Missouri will follow suit in banning bets on political elections. 

How to Bet on Politics in MO

It's expected that there will be no legal way to bet on politics in Missouri, and you likely won't find odds on political elections either. 

The only way that you may be able to bet on the 2028 Presidential Election in MO would likely be through unregulated sportsbooks like Bovada, BetOnline or BetUS, but please note that we DO NOT recommend using operators such as these as they operate illegally and don't provide the same security, trust or precautious that are licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission. 

Political Betting Markets Important in Missouri

You'll want to know what to look for when betting on politics in MO. Here are some of the Missouri political race markets that are worth following. 

  • Missouri Senate Race
  • Missouri House Race
  • Missouri Governor's Race
  • Missouri Midterms
  • Missouri Supreme Court

Betting Promos to Use on Election Betting in MO

While it's expected that you won't be able to bet on politics in MO, you may be able to find available Missouri betting promos to use if and when betting on elections does become legal. 

Upcoming Missouri Election Dates

While the 2024 General Election just took place, it's worth noting what to look forward to in terms of upcoming Missouri elections. 

Charter ElectionMarch 5, 2025
General Municipal ElectionApril 8, 2025
Primary ElectionAugust 5, 2025
Public ElectionNovember 5, 2025
2028 General ElectionNovember 7, 2028

Missouri Political Betting FAQ

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Blake Weishaar

Blake Weishaar an experienced writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in the gambling industry, formerly covering the investing and consulting side. He serves as a content strategist and fact-checker for BetMissouri.com and is committed to ensuring readers have the most up-to-date and correct information about Missouri's sports betting market.Blake has been an avid follower of Missouri professional sports for years, particularly during the tenure of legendary Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles, a top fantasy choice on an annual basis. More recently, he's been rooting against the Royals, who defeated his beloved Orioles in the playoffs.Outside of providing his industry expertise for BetMissouri.com, Blake enjoys spending time with his wife and son, going for PRs on bench and hitting the links. Being a two-sport collegiate athlete, Blake continues to pursue an active lifestyle by playing golf, volleyball and soccer. Speaking of sports, he's a huge supporter of the Ravens, Orioles and Capitals!

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