Missouri casino industry generated $386 million in gaming tax revenue in 2012

JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI – In its 2012 “State of the Industry” annual report, the Missouri Gaming Association reported that the Missouri casino industry generated $386 million in gaming tax revenue for Missouri last year. The statewide casino industry also provided more than 9,600 local jobs with a payroll of $336 million. Casinos contributed $1.7 million in […]

Missouri Gaming Association elects officers for 2013 board of directors

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – The Missouri Gaming Association elected 2013 board of director officers at its annual meeting today. President – Sean Barnard, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City; Vice President – Neil Walkoff, Executive Vice President at Pinnacle Entertainment/ River City Casino and Lumiere Place Casino and Hotels; Treasurer – John […]

Missouri Gaming Association invites Project 21 scholarship submissions

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, is inviting high school students to compete for $7,000 in Project 21 scholarships by educating their peers on the issues of underage gambling. The Project 21 scholarship program encourages students to enlighten their peers about the illegality and dangers […]

Missouri casinos educate employees and patrons during Responsible Gaming Education Week

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – During the 15th annual Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), July 30 to August 4, Missouri casino employees will serve as responsible gaming ambassadors as casinos focus on the gaming industry’s “All In” corporate social responsibility campaign. Responsible Gaming Education Week was created by the American Gaming Association (AGA) in 1998 to promote […]