by Bill Pollock | May 14, 2018 | News, Sports Features
The Supreme Court on Monday opened the door for states to allow betting on sporting events by invalidating a federal law that prohibited such wagers in most of the United States. The court opted to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act...
by admin | Aug 12, 2009 | News
The 2009 Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse is underway in St. Louis, bringing together more than 200 addiction experts, treatment providers, and representatives of the gambling industry. Experts taking part in this event come from the...
by admin | Aug 3, 2009 | Politics / Govt
The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling has ushered in Responsible Gaming Education Week with the goal of heightening awareness about the dangers associated with out of control gambling and the fact help is available for those with the gambling addiction....
by admin | May 14, 2009 | Politics / Govt
A big education bill, once nearly killed in the House, is revived, passed and sent to the governor. Defeated earlier 43-to-116 earlier this week in the House, a re-crafted version won approval 110-46. It was quite a turn-around for House sponsor Maynard Wallace...
by admin | Nov 11, 2008 | Politics / Govt
The winning candidates from last week’s elections have to wait until the Secretary of State’s Office certifies the results of the voting before their victories move from the unofficial to the official category, but an initiative approved by voters is...
