ST. LOUIS — DraftKings is on track for its Missouri launch next week and will host a ceremonial first bet event at the Palladium in St. Louis.

Missouri sports legends Bret Hull, Isaac Bruce and Tony Gonzalez will be on hand.

DraftKings is also donating $50,000 to the Veterans Community Project which works to end Veteran homelessness in Missouri. Last week DraftKings expanded its Missouri operation by becoming the St. Louis Blues official sports betting operator.

Missourians can begin betting on Dec. 1.