Over the last few years, sports betting has been a hot-button voting topic nationwide with a pretty strong track record of winning on ballots.

On Friday, a Missouri judge sports betting ballot initiative up for vote in November would remain on state ballots.

With strong support among Missouri’s professional sports teams, residents are confident the measure could pass and pave the way to legal sports wagering in the state.

“A lot of people [right now] have to cross the bridge [from Missouri to Illinois] and go to the Casino Queen or to Alton to place their bets,” said Antwon Curtis, a Missouri resident and fan attending Friday’s St. Louis Cardinals game.

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