At Wednesday night's House General Laws committee, a representative from Major League Baseball testified in support for House Bill 119, authorizing mobile sports betting in Missouri.

 
Bryan Seeley, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Major League Baseball said that HB 119 would "protect baseball and its fans by providing consumer protections and a strong regulatory framework” and create a partnership with the leagues that will “drive sports betting revenue for Missouri."

The MLB along with the NBA and The PGA Tour are championing provisions and securities in states like Missouri where sports betting legislation is currently up for consideration. Provisions include anti-corruption measures, a casino/operator fee, and requiring use of official data, along with mobile platform options and strong consumer protections.

Both the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals echo support for HB 119.

“Legalized sports betting legislation in Missouri must protect the game of baseball and its fans from the risks of corruption associated with sports betting. HB 119 contains the right balance of protections and regulations to accomplish that goal while ensuring that Missouri creates a safe and ultimately successful sports betting market. For these reasons, it has our support,” stated William DeWitt, III, President of the St. Louis Cardinals.

“We believe any law on sports betting must include necessary regulations and requirements to guard against any potential corruption. House Bill 119 is the only legislation that clears the high bar our fans, our sport, and our state deserve,” stated Kevin Uhlich, Senior Vice President of Business for the Kansas City Royals.

HB 119 defines the term "sports wagering" and "authorizes the Missouri Gaming Commission to implement regulations governing sports wagering, including standards for the conduct of sports wagering and holders of certificates for sports wagering."

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