Industry
December 30, 2021
$100,000 Lottery Winner Pulled All the Stops to Cash the Prize
If you win big from the lottery, the first thing you need to do is make sure you do not lose the winning ticket even if this means going to extremes like Pamela Lunsford of Rosman who won $100,000 from the North Carolina lottery. Three Out of Three The 60-year-old woman claimed to have taped […]
Sports
December 3, 2021
Missouri Sports Betting Momentum Increases with Bills Pre-Filed for 2022
Missouri has been a bit of a loner as neighboring states have taken up sports betting more seriously and have begun accumulating tax revenue for the coffers. The Show Me State, though, has been a little slow to act – no more. Rep. Phil Christofanelli has pre-filed a new bill on Wednesday that is the […]
Legal
November 18, 2021
Casino Workers Take Penn National to Court Over Cigarettes
At least 1,500 people working in casino jobs in Missouri, Kansas and other states will be part of a class-action lawsuit alleging illegally lower wages because they smoke. According to NPR affiliate KCUR, US District Judge Stephen Bough, Kansas City, granted workers certification as class members for their lawsuit against Penn National Gaming. This gives […]
Sports
November 4, 2021
Voters Hold the Key to Legalizing Betting, Striking Slots in Missouri
Missouri Senate president Dave Schatz believes that video slot machines over the state are illegal while professional sports teams launch an initiative to push sports betting legislation through a state-wide ballot. Sports Betting and Slots Legislation Welcomed in Missouri Missouri voters could soon have the fate of sports betting in the state in their hands. […]
Industry
October 6, 2021
Illegal Gaming Machines to Meet Very Public Demise in Missouri Tomorrow
Destroying things is often seen as a great way to relieve stress – unless you’re the owner of the things being destroyed. People in and around Platte City, MO, will be able to witness some destruction tomorrow when a handful of gaming machines will meet a very public end. The machines were determined to be […]
Legal
September 17, 2021
Will Missouri Legalize Sports Betting Anytime Soon?
Many states have legalized sports wagering, but Missouri is yet to initiate that process. Although lawmakers have made efforts this year, hopes are that the legalization of the activity will be back on the table during the next legislative season. Missouri Yet to Legalize Sports Wagering Since the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA (the […]
Legal
September 6, 2021
Missouri AG Returns Money from Gaming Devices Manufacturer
As Torch Electronics is caught in a legal dispute with state authorities over the status of gaming devices at truck stops, Missouri’s AG has chosen to return contributions by the company. Missouri AG Distance Himself from Torch Electronics Missouri attorney general Eric Schmitt has been embroiled in a mild controversy involving contributions by Steven Miltenberger and his spouse, Sondra Miltenberger. […]
Legal
July 20, 2021
Missouri Senator Hoskins Prepares Gambling Expansion Bill
A Missouri state senator wants to see gambling expansion in the state, preparing bills for regulating video lottery terminals (VLTs), as well as the introduction of sports betting, esports, and horse racing. Regulate and Tax Video Lottery Terminals State Sen. Denny Hoskins, a long-time gaming proponent in Missouri, is looking to regulate and tax VLT […]
Legal
April 30, 2021
Missouri Lawmakers Approve Illegal Gaming Machines in the State
Missouri lawmakers – at least enough of them to control the votes – are fine with illegal gambling occurring in the state. That’s the logical conclusion that can be drawn by the announcement that they rejected a bill earlier this week that would have created new gambling regulations and brought an end to illegal gaming. […]
Sports
December 22, 2020
Three New Bills Proposed to Legalize Sports Betting in Missouri
In the spirit of legalizing sports betting in Missouri, three lawmakers have pre-filled bills before next year’s legislative session. Another Attempt into Sports Betting Authorization in the State Three US Republican lawmakers have submitted bills in order to legalize sports betting in Missouri. Sens. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville), and Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) have […]