The lucrative New York sports betting market is on the verge of tightening its grip on the national gambling scene.

Missouri Sec. of State Denny Hoskins will not fast-track the launch of Missouri sports betting despite voters’ decision last November. 

Missouri had been targeting an early summer launch for sports betting.

However, the emergency draft of Missouri sports betting rules has been rejected by Missouri Sec. of State Denny Hoskins, throwing a curveball into the proceedings.

U.S. commercial gaming continues to thrive.

In 2024, industry revenues soared to a record high of $71.92 billion, the American Gaming Association reported Wednesday in a news release.  

That total includes revenue from traditional gaming (brick-and-mortar casino slots and table games), sports betting and iGaming (online casinos).

Summer sports betting in Missouri is moving closer to fruition.

A draft of Missouri sports betting rules has been completed by the state’s gaming commission and has been forwarded to Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins for approval.

Once the set of rules is green-lighted there, a 30-day public commentary period will open.