by admin | Sep 24, 2020 | Business, Crime / Courts, Education, Entertainment, Legislature, News
The controversial issue of slot machines could end up going to the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City. The “St. Joseph News-Press” reported today that a judge in western Missouri’s Platte County ruled that two “no chance” slot...
by Alisa Nelson | May 28, 2020 | Business, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Missouri Gaming Commission Chairman Mike Leara says the state will allow its 13 floating casinos to reopen at 12:01 a.m. June 1. Local health departments could have additional restrictions for casinos. “I believe that the casinos...
by Alisa Nelson | May 13, 2020 | Business, Entertainment, Health / Medicine, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
No bets at Missouri’s 13 casinos through May 31. A press release today from the State Gaming Commission says riverboat gambling will remain closed to help with the fight against the coronavirus. State Gaming Commission Chairman Mike Leara tells Missourinet the...
by Alisa Nelson | Mar 17, 2020 | Business, Entertainment, Health / Medicine, Legislature, News, Politics / Govt
All bets are off at Missouri’s 13 casinos beginning at midnight tonight through March 30. To help battle the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Mike Parson says the casinos will temporarily halt business. On Twitter today, Parson says he consulted with the chairman of...
by admin | Feb 24, 2020 | Business, Entertainment, Legislature, News
A proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize a riverboat casino near the Lake of the Ozarks could be heading to the Missouri House floor soon, after being approved by two committees. The proposal from State Rep. Rocky Miller, R-Lake Ozark, would authorize...