Missouri Gaming Commission News and Information

This press release was in the Riverfront Times–

ST. LOUIS  (Dec. 17, 2014) – Live Nation today announced a multi-year agreement with Hollywood Casino, a casino owned and operated by Penn National Gaming, to become the new name-in-title sponsor of their popular amphitheatre located in Maryland Heights near St. Louis. The new venue name is Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

"This relationship with our next-door neighbor allows us to deepen our roots in the St. Louis region, further committing and connecting to the customers we serve," said Hollywood Casino general manager, Todd George. "The cooperative marketing opportunities with Live Nation via the venue are so huge, we jumped at the chance to be part of the amphitheatre experience. This just makes sense in so many ways."

"We couldn't be happier to enter into this marketing relationship with the Hollywood Casino at our premier live entertainment venue in St. Louis," said Dave Gerardi, president of Live Nation Midwest. "Their physical proximity, entrepreneurial spirit and positive synergies make this sponsorship alliance a great fit, enabling them to reach, engage and connect with live music fans at our venue."

 Executive Director Roger Stottlemyre Announces Retirement, Missouri Gaming Commission Appoints William K. Seibert as Successor.

December 18, 2014-, Jefferson City- Roger Stottlemyre, the fifth executive director in MGC history, has announced his retirement effective March 1, 2015. Stottlemyre joined the Commission September 1^st of 2006. Stottlemyre is leaving his post after 8 years with the MGC to spend more time with family.

The Missouri Gaming Commission met Wednesday and appointed Deputy Director William K. Seibert as the next executive director. Seibert has been with the Commission since July 1, 2010.

Vice Chairman Darryl Jones says “The Commission voted unanimously to hire Mr. Seibert which will make the transition seamless. We are pleased he was interested in the opportunity and believe this is in the best interest of the MGC and the State of Missouri.”

Seibert will begin his duties as executive director on March 1, 2015.

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Greg Hack of the Kansas City Star writes about Missouri benefitting from riverboat gambling. Read the story here.

Four suspected Russian slot cheats have been arrested. The four are known to frequent Missouri riverboat gaming casinos. Read the story in the Riverfront Times.

The Missouri Times reports on proposed legislation which could change the course of Bingo in Missouri. Read the story here.

ABC News reports on Navy Vice Adm. Tim Giardina possibly making his own poker chips. Read the story here. 

There is a new general manager at the St.Jo Frontier Casino. Read about it in the St.Jo News Press Now.

This has absolutely nothing to do with gambling, and everything to do with an MGC employee's kid working hard and getting a scholarship to play golf. David and Angie Franks watch as son Kory signs a letter of intent to play golf at Missouri State University in Springfield. Angie Franks is an assistant to Executive Director Roger Stottlemyre.

 
Missouri Gaming Commission Vice Chairman Darryl Jones presents outgoing Deputy Director of Administration Alden Henrickson with a plaque and a resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives. Henrickson retired from the Commission after nearly 10 years of service. Commissioners Suzanne Bradley(left) and Diane Howard (right) express their gratitude as well.

St.Louis Post Dispatch reporter Virginia Young writes about the MGC Annual Report. You can access our annual report at www.mgc.dps.mo.gov