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On May 20, 2026, the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) approved a settlement agreement with Penn Sports Interactive, LLC, resolving disciplinary action against the mobile sports wagering licensee. The settlement requires Penn to pay a $2,500 fine within 30 days of the MGC's approval. The violation occurred when Penn accepted wagers on National Football League (NFL) season award markets after the regulatory deadline. Missouri's catalog of approved events permits NFL regular season award market wagers only prior to the start of the first game on the last day of the regular season. Based on the NFL schedule, the deadline was January 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. eastern time. Penn's compliance officer notified the MGC on January 6, 2026, that the operator had allowed wagering until 9:42 a.m. that day. During this period, Penn accepted 14 wagers totalling $13,102.02, which it voided on January 9, 2026. The settlement also addresses a secondary violation: Penn initially reported that trading team members had inadvertently reactivated the markets after they were turned off. However, Penn's subsequent Compliance Incident Report on January 7, 2026, indicated the markets had never been turned off, contradicting the initial explanation to the MGC. This misrepresentation violated MGC regulations concerning accuracy of information provided to the Commission. Penn acknowledged the violations, accepted responsibility, and outlined additional safeguards to prevent future occurrences. Both Penn and the MGC waived their rights to a hearing before the Administrative Hearing Commission and any judicial review. The settlement became effective upon the date of the resolution and constitutes a final decision of the Missouri Gaming Commission.