 Stephanie S. Bell, a partner at Ellinger Bell in Jefferson City, earned her law degree and a master’s in public administration from the University of Missouri in 2009. In addition to her legal career, Bell is actively involved in community service, serving on various boards and as an alderman for Ward 2 in Ashland.
Bell’s passion for law began during a legislative internship at Truman State University, where she witnessed the influence attorneys had in shaping policy. This experience led her to pursue a career in law, focusing on litigation related to state government. She enjoys the complexity and evolving nature of her practice, particularly in cases involving ballot measures and regulatory law. Regarding Missouri’s recent Amendment 2, which narrowly passed with 50.05% of the vote, Bell was not surprised by the close margin, citing the state’s history of tightly contested gaming measures. She explains that Missouri’s gaming industry is highly regulated, and the amendment will introduce both retail and mobile sports betting licenses. The state is required to begin issuing these licenses by December 1, 2025, learning from the experiences of 38 other states with legal sports betting. Although sports betting is new to Missouri, Bell notes that the state has prior experience with other highly regulated industries, such as fantasy sports and medical marijuana. The Missouri Gaming Commission has previously handled competitive licensing processes, ensuring strict compliance with regulations. Bell emphasizes that the transition to sports betting will follow established regulatory procedures to ensure a smooth and well-managed rollout. Comments are closed.
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