Sports betting hasn't worked well in Kansas. Missouri should pay attention

Sports betting hasn't worked well in Kansas. Missouri should not follow the Kansas example when it considers gaming next year. Most of the gambling revenue would be earmarked for education spending. The primary gambling bill in the Missouri Senate sets the tax rate at 10%. It's too low. A higher tax could provide additional funds for school districts. It could alleviate pressure to reduce the school week. There are also concerns that weren't an issue in Kansans. The bill would combine sports betting with authorizing video lottery terminals or VLTs. They would have a 36% tax.

Sports betting hasn't worked well in Kansas.