The Missouri campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on the November ballot canceled more than $1 million

The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri’s November ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday just as the group pushing the proposal launched new ads featuring beloved St.

Amendment 2 doesn’t address video lottery machines. The sports betting amendment includes these regulations: Background checks for people/companies applying for a sports betting license. People convicted of felonies or gambling offenses can’t run the operations.

The campaign behind Missouri Amendment 2, the November ballot measure to legalize sports gambling, claim the resulting revenues will help fund education in the state. But critics say the wording is misleading — and schools won't see any extra benefits.

Gamblers in states with legal sports betting already can wager on on college athletics. If Amendment 2 passes Nov. 5, Missourians could, too.

Gambling addiction resources can be found online or Kansans can call 1-800-GAMBLER for help. In states with legal sports betting, more Americans are gamblin on the talents of sports stars like Patrick Mahomes and Bobby Witt Jr.

Nearly $19 million has been spent so far to legalize sports betting, with most of the money coming from industry giants FanDuel and DraftKings.

If Missouri voters approve Amendment 2 in November's election, the state would join neighboring states that have legalized sports betting.

Backers of Missouri Amendment 2, which would legalized sports gambling, claim in TV and online ads that the resulting revenue will boost public education. But its detractors point out there is no evidence Missouri schools will see any benefit.