Missouri Sports Betting Handle Falls 4.5 Percent to $246.8 Million in July
Missouri sports betting handle dropped to $246.8m in July, down 4.5% from June and the lowest since the December 2025 launch. Taxable revenue rose 59.4% to $21.8m on a higher 8.83% hold. DraftKings led with $108.8m while mobile dominated at 98.7% of volume.
SCCG Take — Diverging handle and revenue trends highlight hold efficiency as a key lever in early-state markets. Operators must track whether volume rebounds or seasonal factors persist.
Missouri sports betting handle fell to $246.8 million in July. The total is 4.5 percent lower than June and the smallest monthly figure since the market launched in December 2025.
The Missouri Gaming Commission reported 5.7 million bets placed during the period. Mobile sportsbooks generated $243.5 million, or 98.7 percent of the handle. Retail accounted for the remaining $3.3 million.
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DraftKings led with $108.8 million in handle, up 5.2 percent sequentially. FanDuel placed second with $66.8 million, down 12.4 percent. Bet365 produced $21.3 million, Fanatics $16.8 million, and BetMGM $16.7 million.
Higher Hold Drives Revenue Growth
Taxable adjusted gross revenue rose 59.4 percent to $21.8 million despite the lower volume. The hold percentage expanded to 8.83 percent from 5.29 percent in June. Tax proceeds reached $2.2 million, up 59.5 percent month-on-month.
Major League Baseball generated $135.2 million of the handle. Multi-leg parlays contributed $79.6 million and soccer $36.9 million. The data appeared in reporting by Focus Gaming News.
Reporting: Focus Gaming News
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Lower volume, higher hold — Missouri operators are learning that efficiency matters more than raw handle in young markets.
We've seen this pattern in every new state: the promo frenzy fades, handle softens, and operators have to win on margin, not just eyeballs. Missouri's 8.83% hold tells me books are getting smarter about pricing and parlay mix. The real test is whether September brings volume back or this becomes the new baseline.
- Handle down 4.5% to $246.8M, lowest since December launch; taxable revenue up 59.4% to $21.8M
- Hold jumped to 8.83% from 5.29% — operators tightening lines and leveraging parlay behavior
- DraftKings led with $108.8M (+5.2%); FanDuel slipped 12.4% to $66.8M
SCCG angle: SCCG helps operators fine-tune post-launch strategy through our network of trading, pricing, and product advisors. We've guided books in 15+ regulated markets on exactly this shift — from customer acquisition to margin optimization — connecting you to the right tech, content, and analytics partners when handle cools and hold becomes the story.
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