Fanatics partners with Boyd Gaming for sports betting in Missouri casinos, online

Fanatics has secured its spot in the Missouri sports betting market.

A top-five brand nationally, Fanatics Sportsbook has entered into a first-time partnership with Boyd Gaming that unlocks local access for its online sports betting app. The multiyear deal, announced on Monday, also includes retail operations at Boyd’s two properties in the state.

Six Missouri sports betting licenses are now accounted for as the landscape begins to come into focus ahead of the Dec. 1 launch. As many as 14 online brands could ultimately find their way into the market via one of the remaining keyholders.

In addition to its digital presence in Missouri, Fanatics will operate new brick-and-mortar sportsbooks at the Ameristar casinos in both Kansas City and St. Charles.