Ameristar’s Convention Center Expansion Drives Regional Economic Development
Ameristar Casino’s latest meeting and convention center expansion is a prime example of the significant capital investments Missouri’s casinos make at their properties and in our state. The project triples its event space to 65,000 square feet, making it one of the largest meeting spaces in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The project was driven […]
Missouri casinos promote Responsible Gaming Education Month
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri casino employees are partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to celebrate the casino industry’s 27th annual Responsible Gaming Education initiative. Casinos across Missouri will sponsor activities, provide free educational materials and promote responsible gaming during Responsible Gaming Education Month to increase awareness among patrons and reinforce education employees receive […]
Mountain Grove Student Wins 29th Annual Project 21 Scholarship
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Josiah Schott of Mountain Grove, Missouri, a high school senior at Mountain Grove High School has been awarded a $1500 scholarship through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition towards tuition at Southwest Baptist University where he plans to study finance. Sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association […]
Neosho Student Wins 29th Annual Project 21 Scholarship
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Hudson Williams of Neosho, Missouri, a high school senior at Neosho High School has been awarded a $1500 scholarship through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition towards tuition at Pittsburg State University where he plans to study Pre-Med/Dentistry. Sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the […]
Jefferson City student wins first-place in the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Karen McCauley of Jefferson City, Missouri, a high school senior at Blair Oaks High School has been awarded the first-prize scholarship through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition, which was developed to educate young people about the issues and dangers of underage gambling. She will receive a $2,500 scholarship towards […]
Missouri students earn scholarships in the 29th annual Project 21 competition
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Three Missouri high school seniors have been selected to receive college scholarships through the 29th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition, which was developed to educate young people about the issues and dangers of underage gambling. Sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, $198,500 […]
Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office Seizes More Than 70 Illegal Gambling Machines
The Missouri Gaming Association commends the Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office for its decisive action in seizing more than 70 illegal gambling machines operating in their jurisdiction. These devices, often found in gas stations, convenience stores, and other unregulated locations, are a blatant violation of Missouri law. The people of this state understand common sense: if […]
New study finds overwhelming majority of Missourians oppose legalizing Video Lottery Terminal Slot Machines
LINK TO STUDY FINDINGS MEMO JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A statewide phone survey conducted last month by Public Opinion Strategies, one of the nation’s leading public opinion research firms in the country, found that an overwhelming majority of Missourians oppose allowing video lottery terminal slot machines (VTLs) in the state’s gas stations, convenience stores, bars […]
Missouri casinos, their employees and patrons support numerous local charities through volunteer events and fundraisers this holiday season
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri casinos, their team members and patrons are giving back to their communities this holiday season through volunteer events and fundraising activities. Casinos donated hundreds of meals and hosted fundraising events, patrons donated their unused tickets and chips to support local charities, and employees donated Christmas trees, wreaths, and care packages […]
Missouri Gaming Association’s Project 21 Scholarship Applications Now Available – New Earlier Deadline February 1, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, is inviting high school seniors to enter the 28th annual Project 21 scholarship competition. One $2,500 first prize scholarship and three $1,500 second prize scholarships will be awarded. The Project 21 scholarship program encourages students to learn and […]