License Issuance

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the process for the issuance of licenses. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that publication of the entire text of the material that is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. The Transfer / Rehire Occupational Level II Form may also be accessed at http://www.mgc.dps.mo.gov. (1) The following form is incorporated by reference and made part of this rule as adopted by the commission and published by the Missouri Gaming Commission, 3417 Knipp Dr., PO Box 1847, Jefferson City, MO 65102, and which may be accessed at http://www.mgc.dps.mo.gov: (A) Transfer / Rehire Occupational Level II Form as adopted by the commission on February 18, 2025. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. (2) The commission may issue a license if it determines the applicant has proven that it is suitable for licensure. In making the required determinations, the commission may consider all information which the applicant discloses and any information disclosed during the background investigation. (3) The commission may issue a Retail, Mobile, SW Supplier, Official League Data Provider, or SW Occupational license after the applicant has paid all required fees. (4) Each Retail or Mobile license is effective on the earlier of the issuance of its license or its temporary license and shall expire five (5) years after issuance. (5) Each SW Supplier, Official League Data Provider, or SW Occupational license is effective on the earlier of the issuance of its license or its temporary license and shall expire two (2) years after issuance. (6) A license for sports wagering shall not be assignable or transferable without approval of the commission. (7) If an applicant is denied a license, the applicant may not reapply for a license for one (1) year from the date on which the denial was issued by the commission. (8) If the employment of an SW Occupational licensee with a licensed entity is terminated for any reason, the licensed entity shall notify the commission within ten (10) calendar days. The commission will then place the SW Occupational licensee into a restricted status. Restricted status is the status assigned to an occupational licensee with an unexpired license who is not currently employed by a licensed entity. An SW Occupational licensee in a restricted status shall not work in a position that requires an SW Occupational license until— (A) The commission receives notice that the SW Occupational licensee has been hired by a licensed entity; (B) The Occupational Level I-SW or Level I-SWC has updated his or her application or the Occupational Level II-SW or Level IISWC licensee has completed the Transfer/Rehire Occupational Level II Form; (C) The licensee has completed an interview, if required; (D) The licensee has fulfilled all document requests; and (E) The licensee has been notified by the commission that the license is no longer in a restricted status. AUTHORITY: section 39(g) of Article III, Mo. Const., section 313.004, RSMo 2016, and sections 313.800–313.850, RSMo 2016 and Supp. 2024.* Original rule filed Feb. 18, 2025, effective Aug. 30, 2025. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994, 2014, and 313.800-313.850, see Revised Statutes of Missouri, 2016 and Supp. 2024.