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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