Thus far, things have really been strong for the Missouri betting efforts, as things were launched not too long ago and people have been racing to get their wagers in. During the winter months, fantastic numbers were posted, but you just had a feeling that things were going to be on the rise for the spring and summer. And with that, Missouri posted a sports betting revenue record in May, which surely has people quite excited.

That's right, while we're still waiting on the official numbers for June, the May numbers are in and the total betting handle was $256.4 million, which on its own is disappointing because it was the lowest for the state in its short history. However, the $21.25 million in the total revenue has set a new record, and it surely gives officials something to look forward to for the future as well. So, what drove most of the revenue?

It's no secret that May is always going to be a busy month when it comes to sports betting for the state of Missouri, as MLB betting is going to be quite strong because of the St. Louis Cardinals. On top of that, there's always going to be a ton of interest in the NBA, as the postseason is also in full swing in May, which is also key. With the Cardinals, they're hoping to have a strong second half of the season, which will be big for wagers too.

All in all, seeing a revenue record is surely brilliant news for Missouri, and the hope is that the number is going to get topped here soon. Football season is of course going to be huge (more on that below), but strong summer months should be on the way too. It took a while for Missouri sports betting to get given the green light, but things have been smashing and they are only going to get better.

June and July numbers should be through the roof due to the World Cup

Taking a look at the summer months actually, it's safe to say that June and July numbers should be through the roof due to the World Cup. That's because Kansas City and the Chiefs Stadium hosted some incredible games, with the stands packed to the brim. This included Lionel Messi and Argentina taking on Switzerland in the quarterfinals, as Argentina was able to escape that game with a close victory.

Even before that, there were some other fantastic games that took place, even a bit of a thriller between Ecuador and Curacao. The Ecuadorians were major favorites for that one, with a lot of people betting on the South American side to post a win. However, Curacao was brilliant defensively, recording a 0-0 draw. Why was that huge for Missouri? Because the tax revenue on that game alone should be sky-high.

It's a bit of a bummer that the World Cup has come to a close, with Argentina and Spain treating us all to a fun Final. With that said, the hope is that the interest in soccer will now be raised in Missouri, which will of course lead to even more bets as a whole once club season arrives. This should lead to bigger numbers overall.

NFL betting will be on fire for Missouri this fall

Last but not least here, NFL betting will be on fire for Missouri this fall, which is something for everyone to get excited about. With sports betting launching in the state in December, this means this football season will be the first full year where everyone will be able to get things rocking from Week 1 until the Super Bowl.

And of course, the excitement for the Kansas City Chiefs to get the new season going could not be higher. Thankfully for fans who are losing patience, the preseason is around the corner, and then soon enough the start of the regular season will get here. It will be interesting to see how the Chiefs perform this year.

But with that, the betting attention for the NFL as a whole will be great, with people consistently checking the Super Bowl betting odds. Luckily, the Chiefs are expected to get back on track this year, and if they can go on a deep postseason run, it will only lead to a more impressive betting handle for Missouri in 2026 too.