Missouri casino industry generated $508 million in gaming tax revenue in 2013
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – The Missouri casino industry generated $508 million in gaming tax revenue for Missouri last year, according to the 2013 Missouri Gaming Association Annual Report. More than $371 million went to the state’s School Foundation Formula to fund education. Missouri’s casino industry provided more than 10,000 local jobs in 2013 with a payroll […]
Students educate peers about the danger of underage gambling through Missouri Gaming Association’s Project 21 Scholarship competition
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Students across Missouri are writing essays, producing videos and creating posters to educate their peers on the illegality and danger of underage gambling, in competition for $7,000 in scholarships in the Missouri Gaming Association’s 18th annual Project 21 Scholarship program. The statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry invites high school […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]