Monthly Archives: August 2007

Caruthersville

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Admin

Caruthersville Mayor Diane Sayre is a major cheerleader for her community,as witnessed during the supervisorship of Casino Aztar. She has received more good news from the Governor. Casino Aztar is mentioned.       CARUTHERSVILLE – Gov. Matt Blunt today … Continue reading →

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The Study

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Admin

The Missouri Gaming Commission has commissioned a study to be conducted by the University of Missouri St.Louis, through the University’s Center for Forensic Economics and Law, and the Labor and Education Market Analysis units. This study, includes a telephone survey … Continue reading →

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The Real Gamble

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Admin

It’s one buyout after another in the casino business. All of the action has some investors nervous. Reporter Nickolas Yulico of TheStreet.com writes about it.

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Big Money in Kansas City

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Admin

July was the fourth richest month ever in Kansas City gambling history. There were fewer gamblers, however. Rick Alm writes about it in the Kansas City Star. MGC Financial Analyst Martha LeMond is quoted. Remember the old E.F.Hutton ad? When … Continue reading →

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Our Fearless Leader

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Admin

Executive Director Gene McNary is interviewed  by St.Louis Post Dispatch reporter Joe Whittington. Read it here. [St.Louis Post Dispatch]

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For your safety

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Admin

This post has nothing to do with news from the Missouri Gaming Commission. However, it was submitted by a Gaming Agent. It is something I had not thought about, therefore it’s of interest to everyone.               … Continue reading →

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Where the Tall Corn Grows

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Admin

The blog site will be resting for the next couple days while the blog editor takes time for a vacation…in IOWA? Yes, that’s right. Iowa. Family reunions, pork burgers, sweet corn, and Jello. Just like a Rockwell painting. Don’t knock … Continue reading →

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Smoke-free slots

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Admin

The Isle of Capri Kansas City has spent $10,000 dollars on a smoke-free slots zone. According to the Kansas City Business Journal, customers asked for the area…which is about 5% of the floor space in the casino.The area has been … Continue reading →

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Metro Casino Wars

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Admin

CW 11 News-St.Louis reported last night that there’s a battle brewing amongst casinos in the St.Louis metro area. [CW11TV.trb.com]

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