Monthly Archives: July 2008

Whiskey bottles, brand new cars, oak tree you’re in my way. Sing it Lynrd, and read about it in the Mercurynews.com

Kansas gaming officials held a news conference this morning. Among the highlights include talks with the Woodlands on possible slots (even though the Woodlands has announced they’re closing). Read the details from the morningsun.net.

Most of the gambling talk in Missouri right now centers around the initiative petition. Many opponents suggest that removal of the loss limit would bring crime to riverboat gaming casinos.MGC Executive Director Gene McNary has written a letter to the … Continue reading →

This picture was  published in today’s Tonganoxie Mirror-  along with a story on the Woodlands.

News from the Kansas City Star this afternoon… Woodlands calls staff meeting; closing possible A staff meeting has been called for this afternoon at the Woodlands, the state’s last surviving pari-mutuel racetrack. The track’s owners have not been able to … Continue reading →

KC mob figure dies Carl Angelo “Tuffy” DeLuna, once a central figure in organized crime in Kansas City, has died at age 81. DeLuna served 12 years in federal prison on multiple racketeering and other convictions related to skimming profits … Continue reading →

It has been one glorious year. Showmegaming.com has inspired lawyers, marketers, journalists, even MGC staff to become intelligent, informed and aware. I toast myself and my greatness. Pass the cake!

Tim Logan of the St.Louis Post Dispatch blogged on loss limits today. Check it out, and don’t forget to read the comments at the bottom of the page. Thanks to our Records Administrator for passing these tasty morsels along.

An enterprising (and unlawful)  Harrah’s employee came up with a plan. A plan to cheat. Read about it in the delcotimes.com