Missouri NASCAR fans cross state lines to bet on the AdventHealth 400 [Video]

Missouri NASCAR fans are crossing the state line to Kansas to place legal bets on their favorite drivers, underscoring the potential tax benefits and increased fan engagement that sports gambling could bring to their home state. This weekend, the Advent Health 400 came to the Kansas Speedway and drew thousands of racing fans from both Kansas and Missouri. There was a lot of rain which delayed the start of that race. The same couldn’t be said for sports betting surrounding the event.Missouri racing fans like Kyle Draisey are taking advantage of sports gambling this weekend. He said there’s no better way to get into the sport and make races more enjoyable.”Even if you’re not a NASCAR fan, you can bet money on it, and you’re investing in the sport,” Draisey said.Ryan Hodges, who lives in Knob Noster, believes Missouri needs to keep up with Kansas. “I think if they want …