Legal
March 17, 2023
TNT Amusements Takes Torch Electronics to Court in Missouri
Torch Electronics, a company offering video slot machines across Missouri, has gotten itself into trouble as one of its competitors will be taking it to court. TNT Amusements, a local firm operating gaming machines, claims that Torch’s offerings are illegal and undermine its business. TNT said that its profits have plummeted since its competitor started […]
Casino
March 10, 2023
Missouri Sees New Lawsuit Filed Against Gambling Machines
A new lawsuit, filed by attorneys in Missouri on behalf of seven plaintiffs, seeks to address the gray market for such machines. The plaintiffs argue that they have been hurt by the illegal operations of the thousands of machines that are currently available in the state, and seek damages from the owners of the venues […]
Legal
February 9, 2023
Former Clerks in Missouri Town Embezzled $663,604
The news was confirmed by law enforcement officials who have investigated the case and have collected enough evidence against the now-former city clerk and assistant clerk of Flordell Hills. The pair lived together in neighboring Florissant and are said to have embezzled as much as $663,604. The theft happened over 614 checks that the culprits […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
Sports Betting Legalization Sits High on 2023 Missouri Agenda
Sports betting legalization is expected to be one of the highest priority topics for Missouri legislators during their annual session according to legislative leaders of both parties. High Public Interest Missouri residents need to cross into neighboring Kansas or Illinois to place a wager on a sporting event but this may not continue for long […]
Legal
December 16, 2022
New Legislation Proposal Targets Illegal Slot Machines in Missouri
New legislation cracking down on illegal electronic gaming machines (EGMs) at gas stations and corner stores in Missouri may be introduced at the Missouri House in January 2023. Missouri Lawmakers to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Machines The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that St. Louis riverside district representative Rasheen Aldridge is pushing forward a plan, […]
Sports
December 9, 2022
Missouri All Set to Push for Sports Betting Legalization in 2023
Missouri has been lagging insofar as its sports betting laws are concerned. With more than 30 states and the District of Columbia legalizing their betting industries, State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer is now seeking to right what he sees as a wrong. This is why the lawmaker has prefiled a bill that could make wagers on […]
Casino
December 6, 2022
Missouri Legislature Introduces Ozarks Casino Bill
The Missouri government is once again trying to get a casino erected on the shores of the Lake of Ozarks. The measure was introduced by representative Jeff Knight and will be presented during the next legislative session. Missouri Wants to Develop a New Commercial Casino The new legislation has been named HJR 23 and seeks […]
Casino
December 6, 2022
VICI Properties to Fund Century Casinos Caruthersville Expansion
Experiential real estate investment trust (REIT) VICI Properties announced plans to use its Partner Property Growth Fund and finance an expansion project for Century Casinos in Missouri. Financing New Casino Project VICI Properties will provide the funds for a new land-based casino project at Century Casino Caruthersville, in Caruthersville, Missouri, comprising a casino and an […]
Legal
September 20, 2022
Missouri Governor Halts Sports Betting Legalization, Report
Missouri is one of the US states that is still trying to legalize sports betting. Currently, nearly all of its neighboring states have legalized the activity and already benefit from tax revenue. However, a new report reveals that efforts to legalize the activity in Missouri have currently come to a stop, at least until the […]
Industry
September 5, 2022
16,000 Missourians Were Blocked from Sports Betting in Kansas
It turns out that the residents of Missouri seem pretty eager to make sports bets as on September 1 16,000 of them were blocked from doing so after neighboring state Kansas launched its sports betting market. Missourians Want to Be Able to Place Sports Bets in Their Own State Sports betting in Missouri is not […]