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Missouri picks DraftKings, Circa Sports for 'untethered' mobile sports gambling licenses
KSDK - Missouri
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All other sports wagering companies will be required to make a deal with an existing Missouri sports team or casino to operate in the state. ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Gaming Commission announced the companies that will receive the state's two...
FBI Nails Two in Missouri Scam Targeting 90+ People
KHMO 1070 AM - Illinois
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August 15, 2025
The FBI in St. Louis say that two men have admitted to running a scheme that lasted for nearly 20 years and cost more than 90 in Missouri at least $3 million dollars. The FBI in St. Louis shared the news of this confession on their Facebook page...
Two Missouri men plead guilty in federal court to wire fraud affecting more than 90 victims
Southeast Missourian
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Two Perry County businessmen pleaded guilty to wire fraud on Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau. James Johnson, 77, and Darrell Niswonger, 68, pleaded guilty to wire fraud that affected more...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:16 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
Kansas women’s soccer blows past Missouri State in opener
The University Daily Kansan
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Year two of the Nate Lie era for Kansas women’s soccer kicked off in style on Thursday night, as the Jayhawks jumped all over the visiting Missouri State Bears in a 5-2 victory on a hot, humid evening at Rock Chalk Park. The scoreline didn’t quite...
Missouri Tigers open season with draw against South Dakota State
Columbia News - Missouri
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August 14, 2025
Audrey J. Walton Soccer Stadium | Missouri Tigers Women's SoccerAudrey J. Walton Soccer Stadium | Missouri Tigers Women's Soccer The University of Missouri women's soccer team opened its 2025 season with a 1-1 draw against South Dakota State on...
Fanduel Announces Market Access Agreement With St. Louis CITY SC Ahead Of Upcoming Missouri Launch
MENAFN
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August 15, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, today announced a new market access agreement with St. Louis CITY SC. The partnership comes ahead of the launch of mobile sports...
Preserving History, One Shingle at a Time Historical Society Raises Funds for New Roof on W.P. Hall Museum
Schuyler County Times - Missouri
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August 14, 2025
The Schuyler County Historical Society is on a mission to protect local history. The W.P. Hall House Museum roof is in urgent need of replacement and the group is trying to raise funds to replace it. The Schuyler County Historical Society is on a...
In ‘huge’ upset, Circa Sports outflanks FanDuel for coveted Missouri sports betting license
St. Louis Public Radio - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
The Missouri Gaming Commission awarded two coveted sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports on Friday. It’s a move that some keen observers of the gaming industry say is a major surprise, especially considering sports betting giant...
Missouri Gaming Commission grants DraftKings, Circa Sports direct mobile sports betting licenses
KCTV 5 - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The two direct mobile sports betting licenses granted by the Missouri Gaming Commission have been awarded to DraftKings and Circa Sports. The Missouri Gaming Commission announced the news on Friday, giving the green light...
Missouri Gaming Commission selects 2 licenses for sports gambling; FanDuel announces partnership with Missouri sports franchise
KY3 - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Gaming Commission selected two companies for its two untethered sports betting licenses. Circa Sports and DraftKings won the bids. FanDuel lost in its bid for a license. The commission considered seven...
Missouri governor won’t confirm redistricting, but Republicans say it’s likely
My Ozarks Online - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced on May 27 that he will call a special legislative session to consider disaster relief, stadium funding and spending items (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent). August 15, 2025 9:13 am Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe...
Jason Smith highlights challenges facing Missouri farmers and small businesses
Cape News - Missouri
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August 15, 2025
U.S. Representative Jason Smith, who serves Missouri’s 8th district in Congress, shared updates from his recent visits with local business owners and farmers in a series of posts on August 15, 2025.In one post from Madison County, Smith wrote:...
Circa Sports awarded untethered Missouri sportsbook license in major upset over market leader
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 15, 2025
In a colossal upset, Circa Sports won one of the two untethered sportsbook licenses from the state of Missouri, topping market-share-leader FanDuel, the Missouri Gaming Commission announced Friday. DraftKings and Circa received the lone two...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 4:21 p.m. EDT
Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
Derek Stevens Wins Over Missouri Regulators, Circa Named Untethered Book
Casino.org
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August 15, 2025
Posted on: August 15, 2025, 10:39h. Last updated on: August 15, 2025, 11:15h. The Missouri Gaming Commission has picked DraftKings and Circa Sports for its two untethered online sportsbook licenses The mobile licenses are valuable because they...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:53 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a...
Blind Missouri man scammed looking for emotional support dog
KTAB - Texas
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August 15, 2025
ROELAND, Mo. (WDAF) — Johnny Turnage thought he’d finally found the perfect pet in a Craigslist posting for Clover, an eight-week-old teacup Yorkie. “[The seller] described Clover as a really cuddly dog,” said Turnage. “… I really got excited...
Black Missouri Lawmakers Vow to Resist Missouri GOP Push for New Congressional Districts
The Community Voice - Kansas
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August 15, 2025
Join more than 5,000 readers who receive the latest news from THE VOICE in their inbox! Subscribe to our Kansas City Newsletter Stay informed on the latest Kansas City news that matters to you Black leaders in the Missouri legislature said...
Trump Cuts Big Breaks for Businesses He Has Stakes In
The Daily Beast
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August 15, 2025
President Donald Trump’s latest investment filings reveal that he owns $1.2 million to $2.65 million worth of stock in Apple and Nvidia, two tech companies that he recently granted special concessions in his ongoing trade war. Last week, the...