OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE MISSOURI GAMING ASSOCIATION
ON BEHALF OF THE MISSOURI CASINO INDUSTRY The Missouri Gaming Association commends Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and the U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri for their coordinated action that has led Torch Electronics — the largest operator of illegal gaming devices in our state — to suspend all operations effective April […]
Missouri casinos commend Missouri AG for commitment to crack down on illegal slot machines.
We commend Attorney General Catherine Hanaway for her decisive action to enforce state law and protect Missouri communities from the rampant proliferation of illegal slot machines. As she correctly noted, these unregulated “gray market” machines have operated with impunity for too long, bypassing the rigorous background checks, consumer protections and tax obligations that Missourians voted […]
Veterans Day: Missouri casinos to treat veterans and active military
Tax revenue from Missouri casinos have funded over $395 millions for the state’s Veterans Commission Trust Fund JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Veterans and active military will be treated to free meals, discounts and other giveaways at Missouri casinos this Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11. Check with each casino for details, restrictions and the process […]
Missouri Gaming Association’s Project 21 Scholarship Applications Now Available
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, is inviting high school seniors to enter the 29th annual Project 21 scholarship competition. One $2,500 first prize scholarship and three $1,500 second prize scholarships will be awarded. The Project 21 scholarship program encourages students to learn and […]
Ameristar’s Convention Center Expansion Drives Regional Economic Development
Ameristar Casino’s latest meeting and convention center expansion is a prime example of the significant capital investments Missouri’s casinos make at their properties and in our state. The project triples its event space to 65,000 square feet, making it one of the largest meeting spaces in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The project was driven […]
Missouri casinos promote Responsible Gaming Education Month
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri casino employees are partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to celebrate the casino industry’s 27th annual Responsible Gaming Education initiative. Casinos across Missouri will sponsor activities, provide free educational materials and promote responsible gaming during Responsible Gaming Education Month to increase awareness among patrons and reinforce education employees receive […]
Mountain Grove Student Wins 29th Annual Project 21 Scholarship
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Josiah Schott of Mountain Grove, Missouri, a high school senior at Mountain Grove High School has been awarded a $1500 scholarship through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition towards tuition at Southwest Baptist University where he plans to study finance. Sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association […]
Neosho Student Wins 29th Annual Project 21 Scholarship
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Hudson Williams of Neosho, Missouri, a high school senior at Neosho High School has been awarded a $1500 scholarship through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition towards tuition at Pittsburg State University where he plans to study Pre-Med/Dentistry. Sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the […]
Jefferson City student wins first-place in the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Karen McCauley of Jefferson City, Missouri, a high school senior at Blair Oaks High School has been awarded the first-prize scholarship through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition, which was developed to educate young people about the issues and dangers of underage gambling. She will receive a $2,500 scholarship towards […]
Missouri students earn scholarships in the 29th annual Project 21 competition
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Three Missouri high school seniors have been selected to receive college scholarships through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition, which was developed to educate young people about the issues and dangers of underage gambling. Sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, $198,500 […]