Missouri

Last updated: 3/13/2026

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Poker laws vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific legal questions about hosting poker games.

Home game poker is legal with conditions in Missouri under RSMo 572.010, which permits social gambling where no person profits from hosting. The state has a commercial casino industry and regulated charitable gaming.

Home Games

Generally Legal

Social gambling is legal in Missouri under RSMo 572.010. Home poker games are permitted as long as no person profits from hosting the game.

Conditions

No person may receive anything of value for operating the game
Game must be social in nature
No rake or house cut
All participants must be players

Age: 18+

Charitable Gaming

Legal - Licensed & Regulated

Charitable gaming is regulated in Missouri. Qualifying organizations can hold gaming events including poker tournaments.

License: Required

Commercial Poker

Legal - Licensed & Regulated

Missouri has multiple riverboat casinos, some of which offer poker rooms. The Missouri Gaming Commission regulates all commercial gaming.

Recent Changes

2025

Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 in November 2024 legalizing retail and online sports betting; the Missouri Gaming Commission launched wagering on December 1, 2025. The measure addresses sports wagering only and does not alter the social gambling exception in RSMo 572.010, charitable gaming rules, or casino poker regulation.

No change to home game, charitable gaming, or poker law

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