Earlier Deadlines for Missouri Gaming Association “Project 21 Scholarship” submissions
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, invites high school students to compete for $7,000 in scholarships through the 18th annual Project 21 Scholarship program. Students enter by educating their peers on the issues of underage gambling through written essays, posters or videos. Deadline dates for […]
Missouri casinos promote Responsible Gaming Education Week August 5 – 9
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri casino employees will serve as responsible gaming ambassadors during the casino industry’s 16th annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), August 5 – 9. RGEW was created by the American Gaming Association (AGA) in 1998 to promote responsible gaming and increase awareness of problem gambling issues nationwide. This year’s RGEW theme “How […]
10th Annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse in Kansas City June 26-28
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – The 10th annual Midwest Conference On Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse will address addiction issues among military, teens, gay and lesbian populations, and others; and treatment approaches to deal with related anxiety, trauma and relationships with money. The conference will be held at the Hilton Kansas City Airport from June 26 through […]
Tipton Student Wins Scholarship From Missouri Gaming Association
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – Nathalie Moulder, a senior at Tipton High School, is one of seven students in Missouri to win the 17th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Moulder will receive a $1,500 scholarship for tuition at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. […]
Kirksville Student Wins Scholarship From Missouri Gaming Association
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – Zachary Reger, a senior at Kirksville Senior High School, is one of seven students in Missouri to win the 17th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Reger will receive a $1,000 scholarship for tuition at the University of […]
Dixon Student Wins Scholarship From Missouri Gaming Association
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – Cheyenne Keck, a senior at Dixon R-1 High School, is one of seven students in Missouri to win the 17th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Keck will receive a $1,000 scholarship for tuition at Missouri State University, where […]
Stockton Students Win Scholarship From Missouri Gaming Association
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – Erica Martin and Izaak Mohling, seniors at Stockton R-1 High School, are among seven students in Missouri to win the 17th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Martin and Mohling each will receive a $500 scholarship for tuition. Both […]
Lee’s Summit Student Wins Scholarship From Missouri Gaming Association
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – Bailey Smith, a senior at Lee’s Summit High School, is one of seven students in Missouri to win the 17th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Smith will receive a $1,500 scholarship for tuition at a college or university […]
Seven Missouri Students Win Scholarships From Missouri Gaming Association
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – Seven Missouri high school seniors have been selected to receive college scholarships through the 17th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry. Scholarship checks will be awarded this month.The Project 21 Scholarship was developed to educate young people about […]
Missouri casino industry generated $386 million in gaming tax revenue in 2012
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – In its 2012 “State of the Industry” annual report, the Missouri Gaming Association reported that the Missouri casino industry generated $386 million in gaming tax revenue for Missouri last year. The statewide casino industry also provided more than 9,600 local jobs with a payroll of $336 million. Casinos contributed $1.7 million in […]