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 […]
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 […]
As unregulated gaming machines flood Missouri, many argue they put children at risk
Missouri casinos mandate players are at least 21 years old, but unregulated machines lack restrictions, according to the American Gaming Association. ST. LOUIS — There’s a controversial debate in Missouri that has led to the unchecked proliferation of gaming machines, commonly seen at gas stations and convenience stores. The debate over the legality of these […]
Missouri Gaming Association: 30 Years of impact from gaming tax revenue
Thirty years ago in November 1992, Missouri voters authorized casino gaming. The benefits of casinos in Missouri are clear: over the past three decades, casino taxes and admission fees have generated $8 billion for K-12 education, plus $1 billion in tax revenue for worthy causes, including more than $370 million for veterans’ programs. We must ensure […]