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| Published On Aug 19, 2025 2:59 am CEST | By Daniel Li

Licensed Missouri Sportsbooks Can Begin Google Advertising

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Missouri is still months away from its official sports betting debut in December, but advertising has already been given the green light. Google confirmed last week that licensed sportsbooks can now promote their platforms through Google Ads, making Missouri the 39th state where gambling ads are permitted under its policies.


Good to know

  • Sports betting ads from licensed operators in Missouri are allowed starting August 15, 2025.
  • Ads must target users aged 21 and over and include responsible gaming messaging.
  • Two untethered operators could begin promoting sportsbooks before the official launch.

In its announcement, Google said:

“We will begin to accept and run ads for sports betting from certified, state-licensed entities in Missouri from August 15, 2025. Application for certification will be open to advertisers who wish to promote online gambling content in this region effective immediately.”

The update allows sportsbook operators to reach customers months before wagers are officially accepted in the state. For Missouri bettors, it means they’ll start seeing promotional campaigns from approved companies as the market prepares to go live.

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Requirements for Advertisers

To run sports betting ads in Missouri, operators must provide Google with:

  • Company name
  • Website URLs
  • Gambling type (sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online casino, horse racing, lottery couriers)

They must also hold a valid gambling license in at least five U.S. states. In addition, ads are strictly prohibited from inviting or allowing anyone under 21 years old to participate.

Google emphasized that all ads must include responsible gambling messaging, reflecting the industry’s focus on consumer protection. Operators are also responsible for updating Google if there are any changes in their license status or if regulators issue rulings that impact their business.

The Big Guns Are In

Missouri’s December 1 sports betting launch will feature three major operators, with Circa Sports and DraftKings securing the state’s only untethered mobile licenses while FanDuel entered through a partnership with MLS club St. Louis City SC.

Daniel Li

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