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Gaming in Kansas

Gaming in Kansas is about to expand. Read the story in the Wichita Eagle. Missouri is mentioned.

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Iowa Smoke Free Casinos?

A day after the city of New Orleans’ new smoking ban that extends to a huge Harrah’s New Orleans Casino there took effect, the Iowa Tobacco Prevention Alliance on Thursday called on Iowa to ban smoking in Iowa’s 19 licensed … Continue reading

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Effort to End Illegal Gambling

Illegal gambling operations don't pay taxes, are not regulated to protect consumers, and my be funding other criminal operations. The American Gaming Association is working to put an end to illegal gambling. Read the Associated Press story in the St.Louis … Continue reading

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Iowa Gambling Bill

The Iowa Senate has voted to change gambling laws in the state. Read the story from the Globe Gazette.com

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Mort Downie

The Missouri Gaming Commission mourns the passing of colleague and friend Mort Downie of Diamondhead, Mississippi.  Mort, an employee of ABS Consulting who diligently inspected Missouri casinos since gaming’s inception in 1993, was a respected inspector, friend and colleague of … Continue reading

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Missouri Gaming Commission Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following individuals who are celebrating their anniversaries with the Missouri Gaming Commission during the month of April!   Debi Grueneberg              21 years Brenda McKinzie               18 years Jennifer Bruns                   16 years Tina Amick                         13 years Gail Carroll                         11 … Continue reading

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Missouri Gaming Commission Employees Celebrate Anniversaries

January                David Climer                      9 years Angie Franks                     17 years Brian Graham                    11 years Thresa Gunnels                 13 years Carolyn Kerr                       1 year LeAnn McCarthy              11 years Deb McDaniel                    13 years Cheryl Napoli                     … Continue reading

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Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling                                              P.O. Box 105812, Jefferson City, MO, 65110; 888betsoff.org  March 4, 2015 Contact:  Connor Stieferman (573) 526-7467   ‘Have the Conversation About Problem Gambling’               This month, members of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem … Continue reading

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Gambling on Skill?

A New Jersey casino will be taking wagers on skills. Interesting new form of gambling. Read the story at Philly.com New Jersey has an interesting new initiative to be first in new gambling products.

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MGC Raises Nearly 7,000 Dollars for Food Bank

Staff of the Missouri Gaming Commission has raised nearly 7,000 dollars for the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. We pay one dollar to wear jeans and dedicate this money to the Buddy Pack program.

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