KRCG 13 in Jefferson City broadcast a story on Responsible Gaming Week at Isle of Capri Boonville. See the story here.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Casinos across Missouri will sponsor activities, provide free educational materials to promote responsible gaming during the 22nd annual Responsible Gaming Education Week, September 15 through 21.
Responsible Gaming Education Week was created by the American Gaming Association in 1998 to increase awareness of problem gambling and promote responsible gaming practices nationwide. The event is part of a year-round focus on responsible gaming education for patrons and employees.
“Responsible gaming is an ongoing priority for all Missouri casino employees, from top executives to front-line team members,” said Mike Winter, executive director of the Missouri Gaming Association. “During Responsible Gaming Education Week, our casinos expand on the work they do every day to inform employees and patrons about the issue.”
Argosy Casino will host a treat day, display monitors communicating responsible gaming messages and provide educational flyers and posters for patrons. The casino also will provide quizzes for team members, which will give them entries for prize drawings.
Ameristar Casino – Kansas City will communicate to guest and team members about the pitfalls of problem gambling, the location of brochures throughout the property and information about the 1-888-BETS-OFF hotline. Throughout the week, team members will compete for prizes through a series of quizzes.
Lady Luck Casino will conduct annual employee training about responsible gaming as well as alcohol awareness.
Lumiere Place Casino team members will attend a Responsible Gaming Week luncheon and complete quizzes for the chance to win prizes. Signs about responsible gaming will be displayed in employee and public areas.
Harrah’s Casino will have giveaways, games, drawings, pens with slogans promoting responsible gaming and employees will wear ribbons showcasing Responsible Gaming Education Week dates and topics.
Hollywood Casino St. Louis and River City will have its annual training, quizzes, drawings and digital signs promoting daily topics such as three types of gamblers, underage persons and responsible alcohol service.
Mark Twain Casino will have an informational table posted by the front entrance and buttons for all employees to wear throughout the week.
Isle of Capri – Boonville team members will receive a training refresher and test their knowledge of responsible gaming by completing a quiz for the chance to win prizes.
The Missouri Gaming Association and its casino company members sponsor and fund year-round programs to address responsible gaming issues. Every Missouri casino property has a designated employee who serves as the director of responsible gaming programs for that location. Missouri’s ongoing responsible gaming programs include:
1-888-BETS-OFF – a statewide telephone crisis line and referral service for problem gambling;
Project 21 – a scholarship competition that addresses underage gambling;
Operation Bet Smart – an awareness program that focuses on compulsive gambling; and
Alcohol Awareness Programs – promote responsible consumption of alcohol
Congratulations to Chairman Michael Leara who was confirmed by the Missouri Senate this morning. Pictured from left- MGC Executive Director David Grothaus, Chairman Leara and Deputy Director Tim McGrail.
Assistant Director Cheryl Alonzo and Gaming Enforcement Manager Terri Hutchison at a co-baby shower in their honor. May 2004.
The next meeting of the Missouri Gaming Commission is Wednesday September 25th at 9:30 a.m. in Jefferson City. The agenda will be posted here when it becomes available.
The editorial staff of www.showmegaming.com rejected the photo from the previous post and demanded a better picture from Employee of the Quarter Shannon Huddleston and Deputy Director Tim McGrail. Congratulations Shannon!
The September Missouri Gaming Commission monthly meeting will be September 25th at 9:30 a.m. in Jefferson City.
Shannon Huddleston is a team player, he’s a problem solver, and an all around great guy. He was named the Employee of the Quarter at the August Missouri Gaming Commission monthly meeting. Shannon Huddleston exemplifies the core values of service, integrity and professionalism. Congratulations Shannon! 
Service awards and the Employee of the Quarter award were presented at today’s MGC monthly meeting by Deputy Director Tim McGrail. Congratulations to Faith Anderson, Tony Brooks, Kathy Flannigan, and Doug Blevins for their years of service.
Left: Kathy Flannigan receives a 10 year certificate.
Tony Brooks and Faith Anderson receive 5 year service award certificates.
Doug Blevins receives a 20 year certificate for his work in charitable gaming.
Meeting Notice
Date: August 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Place: Missouri Gaming Commission
3417 Knipp Drive
Jefferson City, Missouri
**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
III. Consideration of Relicensure of Class A Licensee
Boyd Gaming Corporation (Class A)
VII. Consideration of Relicensure of Certain Suppliers
VIII. Consideration of Licensure for Level I/Key Applicants
