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Big Money in Kansas City

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

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

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

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

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

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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Horse Racing, Gambling Studies and More

Missouri Gaming Commission Executive Director Gene McNary  talked with Joe Whittington of the St.Louis Post Dispatch . [Stltoday.com]

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The President Casino atop the Admiral

The Admiral is celebrating 100 years. St.Louis Post Dispatch journalist Tim Barker writes an excellent article on the past, present and future of this boat. [stltoday.com]

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Crime and casinos

Licensing Manager Clarence Greeno made the news in Wichita, Kansas last night. In a story broadcast on KWCH-TV, reporter Cliff Judy talked with Clarence regarding the link between crime and gambling. Casino gaming is a hot topic in Wichita this … Continue reading

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Plans for River City Road Advance

The St.Louis Port Authority has bought land to be used for a four lane access road to Pinnacle’s River City casino and hotel complex. The Port Authority paid 1.25 million dollars for the site, which it had been leasing since … Continue reading

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