Kurt Erickson of the St. Louis Post Dispatch writes about the state’s budget. Missouri Gaming Commission is mentioned within. Read it here.
2020 Commission Meeting Dates
May 27, 2020 – Jefferson City @ 9:30 a.m.
June 24, 2020 – Jefferson City @ 9:30 a.m.
July, 2020 – No Meeting
August 25 & 26, 2020 – KC/St. Jo @ 9 a.m.
September 30, 2020 – Jefferson City @ 9:30 a.m.
October 28, 2020 – Jefferson City @ 9:30 a.m.
December 2, 2020 – Jefferson City @ 9:30 a.m.
Missouri Gaming Commission Extends Casino Closure
April 4, 2020, Jefferson City- The Missouri Gaming Commission has extended the order for all riverboat gaming casinos to remain closed through 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 24th, 2020 in compliance with Governor Parson’s statewide stay-at-home order.
MGC previously ordered all riverboat gaming casinos in the state to temporarily suspend their casino operations and to close effective midnight March 17, 2020 due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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TELEPHONIC Meeting Notice
Date: April 6, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Place: Missouri Gaming Commission
3417 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri
Due to the closure of state office buildings to the public at this time, the meeting will be held via telephone conference.
Call In Number: (650) 479-3207
Access Code: 285 325 008
**Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible.
Tentative Agenda
Call to Order
Consideration of Rules and Regulations
III. Consideration of Ratification of Extension of Licensure
Update on Financial Status of MGC
Motion for Closed Meeting under RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), Legal Actions, and 610.021(3) and (13), Personnel
Motion to Open Meeting
VII. Adjournment
Missouri Gaming Commission Extends Casino Closure
March 30, 2020, Jefferson City- The Missouri Gaming Commission has extended the order for all riverboat gaming casinos to remain closed through Monday, April 6, 2020, in compliance with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services order on statewide social distancing.
MGC previously ordered all riverboat gaming casinos in the state to temporarily suspend their casino operations and to close effective midnight March 17, 2020 through March 30th, 2020 due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The March 25th meeting of the Missouri Gaming Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting will be April 29th at 9:30 a.m.
Missouri Gaming Commission Closes Riverboat Gaming Casinos
March 17, 2020, Jefferson City- The Missouri Gaming Commission has ordered all riverboat gaming casinos in the state to temporarily suspend their casino operations and to close effective midnight March 17, 2020 through March 30th, 2020 due to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision to close was made after careful consideration and discussion with Governor Mike Parson.
Chairman Mike Leara says “Our concern for the welfare of both patrons and employees of the riverboat gaming casinos was of utmost importance. We understand this closure affects patrons, employees, the home dock cities and counties, and the worthy causes such as the Missouri Veterans Capital Improvement Trust Fund, and others who receive tax revenue from Missouri’s casinos.” Leara adds “The Missouri Gaming Commission since its inception has never had to initiate a statewide closure, however circumstances warranted this action.”
The Missouri Gaming Commission will continue to monitor the COVID- 19 pandemic and its operational consequences to Missouri riverboat gaming casinos.
Missouri has 13 riverboat gaming casinos located on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
Congratulations to Michelle Biederman for 15 years with the Missouri Gaming Commission. Michelle (left) an Auditor II, receives her certificate from Assistant Director, Compliance Cheryl Alonzo.
Congratulations to EGD Specialist II Cody Hanavan (right) on 10 years with the Missouri Gaming Commission. Cody receives his certificate from EGD Coordinator Kelly Florea. 
Osage River Gaming is carrying the torch for riverboat gaming at the Lake of the Ozarks. Lake News Online has the story. Read it here.
