The Missouri Senate is currently facing some challenges in its efforts to legalize sports betting in the state. The House of Representatives has been making some maneuvers that are making it difficult for the Senate to pass a bill that would legalize sports betting.

One of the main issues that the Senate is facing is the fact that the House has added a number of amendments to the bill that the Senate passed earlier this year. These amendments are designed to make it more difficult for sports betting to be legalized in Missouri.

For example, one of the amendments would require any company that wants to offer sports betting in Missouri to have a physical presence in the state. This would make it difficult for online sports betting companies to operate in Missouri, as they would need to have a physical location in the state.

Another amendment would require any company that offers sports betting in Missouri to pay a 20% tax on their gross revenue. This is a much higher tax rate than what is being proposed in other states that have legalized sports betting.

The House has also added an amendment that would allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness. While this is not directly related to sports betting, it is seen as a way for the House to try and gain support for their amendments.

The Senate is now faced with the difficult task of trying to pass a bill that includes these amendments, while also trying to ensure that sports betting can be legalized in Missouri. This is not an easy task, as there are many different interests at play.

Some lawmakers are concerned about the potential negative effects of sports betting on society, such as problem gambling and addiction. Others are more focused on the potential economic benefits of legalizing sports betting, such as increased tax revenue and job creation.

Despite these challenges, there is still hope that sports betting will be legalized in Missouri. The Senate has already passed a bill that would legalize sports betting, and there is strong support for the measure among lawmakers.

It remains to be seen whether the House will continue to push for their amendments, or if they will be willing to compromise in order to get a bill passed. Either way, it is clear that the Missouri Senate is facing some significant challenges in its efforts to legalize sports betting in the state.