The fate of sports betting could be decided this morning in Circuit Court of Cole County.
A hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CST for a lawsuit asserting that Missouri Secretary of State John “Jay” Ashcroft improperly certified the sports wagering petition for the upcoming general election.
If the suit is thrown out, a constitutional amendment question will appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot for voters to potentially approve Missouri sports betting. If a judge finds the suit has a legitimate claim, the question may not be presented to state voters.
What s the Claim?
The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 21 by plaintiffs Jacqueline Wood and Blake Lawrence, who claim the Winning for Missouri Education campaign came up short for validated signatures in Mis…