Ep 585: FanDuel Snubbed, DraftKings and Circa Win Big in Missouri

In today’s episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by Managing Editor Jessica Welman to unpack the Missouri Gaming Commission’s shock decision to pass over FanDuel for a sports betting licence, selecting DraftKings and Circa instead. The pair also dive into Kalshi’s latest moves ahead of football season and explore new developments in the ongoing 1-800-GAMBLER story.

Tune into today's episode to find out:

• Why Missouri shocked the industry by awarding untethered licences to DraftKings and Circa, leaving FanDuel out.
• How Circa’s $10 minimum bet policy is shaking up its “sharp bettor” strategy.
• What Kalshi is doing to gear up for football season with sportsbook-style markets.
• The latest on Brian Quintenz’s stalled CFTC nomination and the crypto world’s backlash.
• Why the future of the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline is suddenly uncertain.

Links to articles:
https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/15/missouri-licenses-circa-sports/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/15/1-800-gambler-dispute-ccgnj-ncpg/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/18/kalshi-player-props-new-markets-cftc/

https://sbcamericas.com/2025/08/18/circa-sports-minimum-bet-illinois/

Host: Charlie Horner
Guest: Jessica Welman
Producer: Anaya McDonald
Editor: Anaya McDonald

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