Tim Bryant of the St.Louis Post Dispatch reports the Admiral is being dismantled and prepared for a move.
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Former Brentwood City Administrator Christopher Seemayer has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of embezzling city money and gambling the money at the Casino Queen. Read the story in the St.Louis Post Dispatch.
Terrible's St.Joseph Frontier casino has closed due to flooding. Read the story and see the pictures from
ST. LOUIS — Casino operator Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. is promoting Arnold Block to chief operating officer.
Block takes over the post from Virginia McDowell, who was promoted to CEO in April.
Block joined the company in 2008, serving as senior vice president of the Isle brand. He has almost 20 years of experience in the regional gambling business and previously held positions at Harrah's Entertainment and Argosy Gaming Co.
Isle, based in St. Louis, owns and runs casinos in Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Iowa, Colorado and Florida.
The St.Joseph News Press is reporting the riverfront continues to be open for business, despite surrounding flooding. Read the story from reporter Jennifer Hall here.
Kansas casino employees are being investigated. Read the story in the Kansas City Star.
The Missouri Gaming Commission welcomes Commissioner Suzanne Bradley. Bradley, a St.Joseph, Missouri attorney has previously served on the Commission for a three year term ending in April 2010.
MGC Executive Director Roger Stottlemyre says "we are very pleased Suzanne Bradley will be joining the Commission. She brings a wealth of both legal experience, and knowledge of the Missouri Gaming Commission's regulatory functions." Bradley will begin her service at the next regular monthly meeting, which is June 22nd at 9 a.m. in Jefferson City.
Bradley will replace Commissioner Noel Shull. Shull served two, three year terms. His appointment expired April of 2011.
Interesting story in the St.Louis Post Dispatch regarding the proposed smoking ban in St.Charles. Many are asking why casino gaming floors are exempt. Read the story here.
