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.
The next Missouri Gaming Commission meeting is June 22nd at 9a.m. in Jefferson City.
Thomas Irwin has been appointed to the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners for a term ending January 31, 2015. Governor Jay Nixon appointed Irwin who currently serves as executive director of Civic Progress in St.Louis. He has also served as deputy director of the City of St.Louis' economic development agency.
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (NASDAQ :ASCA) announced today that the Estate of Craig H. Neilsen (the "Selling Stockholder"), an affiliate of the Company, has agreed to sell 4,560,055 of its shares of the Company's common stock in an underwritten public offering. The Selling Stockholder currently owns approximately 15% of the Company's outstanding common stock and after giving effect to this offering will own approximately 0.77% of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company will not receive any proceeds from the offering. The total number of shares of the Company's common stock outstanding will not change as a result of this offering.
A smoking ban summit will be held in the St.Louis area. The goal is to be more consistent. Mike Winter of the Missouri Gaming Association is quoted regarding smoking bans on casino floors. Read the story here in the St.Louis Post Dispatch.
Isle of Capri officials have closed the Lady Luck casino in Caruthersville due to flooding. The
Southeast Missourian newspaper offers comprehensive coverage. Read the stories here.
EBT cards cannot be used at Missouri riverboat gaming casinos.
