Monthly Archives: October 2011

From St.Josephnewspressnow.com     The flood of 2011 has posed some interesting questions on whether state law should be changed to allow casinos to move inland.Six years ago, Hurricane Katrina demolished many casinos in the South. Some failed to reopen. The storm … Continue reading →

A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 2nd in Jefferson City at 10 a.m. regarding the proposed changes to the DAP rules.

From the Southeast Missourian Isle of Capri hires firm to find minority-, women-owned business for casino construction Thursday, October 27, 2011 By Scott Moyers ~ Southeast Missourian Workers at the Isle of Capri casino site begin pouring the concrete for … Continue reading →

What's this got to do with gambling? Nothing. What's this got to do with each of us? Everything. Staff Sergeant Aaron Carroll Explosive Ordnance Disposal, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida Staff Sergeant AARON CARROLL deployed to Afghanistan … Continue reading →

For those of you who don't know- the Missouri Gaming Commission is under the Missouri Department of Public Safety. Gov. Nixon names former St. Louis County Police Chief Jerry Lee as Missouri Public Safety Director JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay … Continue reading →

MEGA is the Midwest Entertainment and Gaming Academy. Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City is the place. Read about their new academic program which will train casino dealers and employees as part of a college curriculum. Kansas City Business Journal

From the Southeast Missourian Newspaper- Competitive eaters to down MoonPies at Caruthersville casino Friday, October 14, 2011 By Leslie C. Hazelwood ~ Southeast Missourian CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — Fifteen Major League Eaters and one ordinary audience member will compete Saturday in … Continue reading →

St. Louis casino revenue rises 4% in September to $92 million Kelsey Volkmann Web Editor – St. Louis Business Journal The end of summer had people flocking to St. Louis casinos. Revenue at the six area casinos totaled $91.7 million … Continue reading →