Rachel Wagner

Author: Rachel Wagner

Missouri casinos partner with American Gaming Association to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month in September

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri casino employees are partnering with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to celebrate the casino industry’s 26th 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 […]

As unregulated gaming machines flood Missouri, many argue they put children at risk

Missouri casinos mandate players are at least 21 years old, but unregulated machines lack restrictions, according to the American Gaming Association. ST. LOUIS — There’s a controversial debate in Missouri that has led to the unchecked proliferation of gaming machines, commonly seen at gas stations and convenience stores. The debate over the legality of these […]

Edina student wins $2500 first-place scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Agnes Reel of Edina, Missouri, a 2024 graduate of Knox County R1 High School is one of four students in Missouri to win the 28th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri.  Reel is the first-place winner and will […]

Wildwood student wins $1500 second-place scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Brianna Stith of Wildwood, MO, a 2024 graduate of Licking High School is one of four students in Missouri to win the 28th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri.  Stith is a second-place winner and will receive a […]

Licking student wins $1500 second-place scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – McKinley Satterfield of Licking, MO, a 2024 graduate of Licking High School is one of four students in Missouri to win the 28th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri.  Satterfield is a second-place winner and will receive a […]

Center student wins $1500 second-place scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Cade Carmen of Center, MO, a 2024 graduate of Mark Twain High School is one of four students in Missouri to win the 28th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri.  Carmen is a second-place winner and will receive […]

Four Missouri students earn $7,000 in scholarships from 

Missouri Gaming Association’s 28th annual Project 21 competition JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Four Missouri high school seniors have been selected to receive college scholarships through the 28th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry.  The Missouri Gaming Association awards one $2,500 scholarship […]

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE MISSOURI GAMING ASSOCIATION ON BEHALF OF THE MISSOURI CASINO INDUSTRY

Below is an official statement from the Missouri Gaming Association in response to last night’s vote by Springfield’s City Council to ban illegal slot machines. Council Bill 2024 – 019 amends the Springfield City Code, Chapter 78, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I, In General, by adding a new Section 78-10, Monetary Prizes. Springfield’s news release about […]

Missouri casinos, team members and patrons support charitable organizations this holiday season

Missouri casinos, their team members and patrons are supporting numerous charitable organizations throughout the state this holiday season through volunteer events and fundraising activities. Casinos have donated hundreds of meals, team members have volunteered to place wreaths on Veterans’ graves and distributed 300 Christmas trees to Veterans and their families, patrons have donated their slot tickets to support […]