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Missouri has just announced that it has officially legalized sports betting in the state after it was certified on Thursday. Despite the possibility of a recount of votes, sports betting will be offered in Missouri starting on the 1st of December, 2025. Licenses will now be issued to sports wagering operators by the Missouri Gaming Commission. In a landmark decision for Missouri, the Nov. 5 public vote to legalize and regulate sports betting has been officially certified, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced Thursday. With this certification, Missouri is set to become the 39th state in the US to legalize sports betting, joining the ranks of most of its neighboring states. Sports betting timeline and current regulations Sports betting will commence in Missouri no later than the 1st of December, 2025, for individuals aged 21 and over. The Missouri Gaming Commission has been in charge of issuing licenses to sports wagering operators, which paves the way for both in-person and mobile betting. Pending the possibility of a vote recount, sports betting will be available at physical sportsbooks as well as via mobile devices like smartphones. Major sports teams and the state's 13 casinos will be allowed to offer betting services, alongside two more mobile sports betting operators to be licensed by the commission. The public has made their votes count The certification of the election results was carried out by the Board of State Canvassers, composed of Jay Ashcroft, Judge Daniel Green, and Judge Jon Beetem. In a statement, Ashcroft emphasized the importance of the electoral process. "The people have spoken," Ashcroft said. "With November's results now official, we are pleased to have completed another election cycle." The sports betting measure passed by a narrow margin, with the 'yes' votes outpacing the 'no' votes by just 2,934. Nearly three million Missourians participated in the vote, showcasing widespread public interest in the issue. Recount unlikely Under Missouri law, any person or group has seven days from the certification date to request a recount. However, JoDonn Chaney, a spokesman for the secretary of state, indicated that a recount is improbable. "The election has been certified. It's now approved," Chaney said, adding that neither proponents nor opponents of the constitutional amendment have signaled an intention to challenge the results. If a recount request were to be made, the secretary of state's office would have up to 20 days to complete the process. As of now, the prospect of a recount remains unlikely. Missouri joins national sports betting trend Missouri's decision to legalize sports betting is part of a broader trend across the United States. With this move, the state becomes the 39th US state to approve such measures, alongside Washington, DC. This development also aligns Missouri with nearly all of its bordering states, where sports betting is already legal, except for Oklahoma. This legalization opens up significant economic opportunities for the state, with revenues from sports betting expected to support public programs and infrastructure. Moreover, it positions Missouri's casinos and sports teams to capitalize on a rapidly growing industry. What lies ahead The Missouri Gaming Commission will now undertake the critical task of setting up a framework for licensing operators and ensuring a smooth rollout of sports betting. The timeline leading up to the launch in December of 2025 will involve establishing regulations, approving applications, and preparing for both physical and digital betting platforms. As the countdown for sports betting in Missouri begins, sports fans and bettors across Missouri are looking forward to participating in an industry that has reshaped the landscape of entertainment and gaming nationwide.

Over the years, LeBron James has been one of the best players to watch in the league, and his career has been filled with a lot of praise and criticism as he went on to leave his mark and come up with impressive runs through the seasons. However, he’s currently in a stretch in his career where he’s struggling to put up impressive performances. So is Father Time already closing in on him, and it does seem that he is seeing some tough stretches with the Lakers already seeing its seventh loss in eight games, including four in a row after that whopping 134-93 loss to the Miami Heat yesterday. This has led to a ruckus among many fans who have been watching James over the years. At this point, James is struggling to score well. Sure, his season average is still quite competitive compared to other players in the game, but it does seem that he is starting to show signs of slowing down – and it impacts the Lakers’ overall chances of winning in their games in the campaign as well. Father Time Has Arrived for James? James is already a few weeks away from his 40th birthday this December 30th, and it cannot be denied that he is still putting up a massive fight to keep Father Time at bay now more than ever. As the oldest player in the NBA, there’s supposedly low expectations, and yet here he is, being criticized for not being able to perform at a high level. Still, James is just averaging 19.8 points in his last 10 games with a staggering 43.8% from the field and a career-low 21.8% from three. On top of all that, James is now 1-for-23 from deep in his last five games, including a stretch of 0-for-19 in the first four. The Lakers have now lost seven of its last eight games, including key showdowns against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and the Orlando Magic. So far, James is struggling to get to the basket easier than he should be – now shooting the lowest field-goal percentage at the rim (68.9%) since his rookie season. Now more than ever, he’s also shooting the lowest attempts on the charity stripe of his career with 4.5 per game. Defense? Well, James is a brick wall and a chasedown artist, but he is getting more laid back this time around, being one of the biggest factors for the Lakers to give up the second-most points per possession in transition in the league. Adjusting to the New System Believe it or not, the Los Angeles Lakers actually have a new system in place under new head coach JJ Redick. For instance, Anthony Davis is now the focal point of the Lakers’ offense, as opposed to the two stars sharing turns in the game when it comes to the scoring load. If you are not impressed – James is actually attempting less shots this season at 17.3 per game as well. It is safe to say that analysts should cut James some slack as well. This battle with Father Time has been going on for long, and he’s been coming up with impressive strides, especially outlasting many known players in the game at this point. For now, we can consider that James is just in a slump – like many players do from time to time. It just so happens that LeBron has been consistent for so long, that we’re surprised to see him struggle in the game.