Monthly Archives: March 2008

Please read this story from the Evansville Indiana Courierpress.

Two things are certain. Death and Taxes. John Brokopp, a gambling columnist, writes about an interesting topic. The number of people reporting W-2Gs in on the rise, as is casino gambling in other states.Uncle Sam wants his share, and this … Continue reading →

Fifty year smoker Patricia Miller can breathe a sigh of…relief? The Atlantic City smoking ban in casinos has stalled. Read more about it in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

A smoking ban in Atlantic City? C’mon.  50 year veteran smoker Patricia Miller takes the common sense approach. Read about it here in the Atlantic City Press.

Have you heard about the new movie "21"? Kevin Spacey stars in this movie about a group of card counters. Read about the true story behind the movie in the Boston Globe. By the way, MGC Gaming Enforcement Manager Terri … Continue reading →

Partners in Prevention, along with MU Athletics, the Wellness Resource Center and Student Activities is sponsoring Michael Franzese at MU. MGC Problem Gambling Program Administrator Melissa Stephens brought this to our attention. Franzese is a former Mob boss, and will … Continue reading →

Casino Queen Manager Tom Monaghan says the smoking ban in Illinois has been devastating to their business. Read the story at STLtoday.com

Missourinet News Director Bob Priddy, is reporting a story today on casino limit legislation. Read about it here.

Jack Gallaway has died in St.Petersburg, Florida. Gallaway was President of Isle of Capri casinos from 1994-2003. Read more about him in the Sun Herald.

The March MGC Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, March 26th at the Jefferson City MGC office at 10 a.m. The agenda is posted on the Google calendar on the right hand side of this page.