The campaign behind Missouri Amendment 2, the November ballot measure to legalize sports gambling, claim the resulting revenues will help fund education in the state. But critics say the wording is misleading — and schools won't see any extra benefits.

Nearly $19 million has been spent so far to legalize sports betting, with most of the money coming from industry giants FanDuel and DraftKings.

If Missouri voters approve Amendment 2 in November's election, the state would join neighboring states that have legalized sports betting.

Gamblers in states with legal sports betting already can wager on on college athletics. If Amendment 2 passes Nov. 5, Missourians could, too.

Backers of Missouri Amendment 2, which would legalized sports gambling, claim in TV and online ads that the resulting revenue will boost public education. But its detractors point out there is no evidence Missouri schools will see any benefit.