Kansas City Royals Name Circa Sports As Official Sports Betting Partner

The Kansas City Royals finally have a Missouri-based sports wagering partner.
- Circa Sports fills the sportsbook partnership left by Underdog.
- The video gaming operator will make its main launching Friday.
- The contract includes fan integrations and marketing signs.
The Big league Baseball team announced Monday that it struck a contract with Circa Sports, a Las Vegas-based operator that acquired among the 2 untethered Show-Me State sports wagering licenses last year.
The Royals had a collaboration with Underdog in late 2025, however the operator left the state before sports wagering launched on Dec. 1 to concentrate on other products. Circa now fills that function.
"Since launching Circa Sports in Missouri last December, we have actually grown to appreciate the local sports neighborhood - and the Kansas City Royals are at the heart of it," Derek Stevens, Circa Sports CEO, said. "This collaboration has to do with developing premium experiences around the game - from the ballpark to the sportsbook - and giving Royals fans gain access to, energy, and a level of engagement that feels authentic to how they follow baseball."
Connecting with Royals fans
Circa's offer with the Royals will consist of popular signs and future promos. There will likewise be fan experiences and "VIP hospitality minutes," the partners said.
Circa will formally debut at Royals Rally Casino Night at Kauffman Stadium on Friday. The sportsbook and gambling establishment resort operator will distribute 10 prize packages for a two-night remain at its Vegas property.
"All of us understand the enthusiasm Royals fans have for their team, and this partnership with Circa Sports uses more ways for them to connect with the game they like," Cullen Maxey, president of organization operations for the Kansas City Royals, said. "From special occasions at Kauffman Stadium to unique experiences beyond the ballpark, we're delighted to work with Circa to bring new methods for fans to get in touch with the Royals."
The wait is over
Underdog, the daily dream sports operator, had partnered with the Royals to get market access. However, the company left Missouri sports wagering days before the launch, ending its multi-year contract and leaving the Royals browsing for a sportsbook partner for two months. Underdog likewise shut down its North Carolina sportsbook in December.
Circa joined DraftKings as one of the two sportsbooks to acquire market gain access to without partnering with a professional team or casino operator. It was a big win for Circa, which deals with a more professional bettor with its higher limitations and low juice.