Rachel Wagner

Author: Rachel Wagner

Four Missouri students win scholarships from Missouri Gaming Association in 27th annual Project 21 competition

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Four Missouri high school seniors have been selected to receive college scholarships through the 27th 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 and three $1,500 scholarships, which are jointly issued to […]

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

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Malachi Antle of Licking, MO, a 2023 graduate of Licking High School, is one of four students in Missouri to win the 27th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. The Missouri Gaming Association awards one $2,500 scholarship and three […]

St. Joseph student wins $1500 scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Ariah Smith of St. Joseph, MO, a 2023 graduate of Central High School is one of four students in Missouri to win the 27th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Smith will receive a $1,500 scholarship towards tuition at […]

Montgomery City student wins $1500 scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Ahna Sinclair of Montgomery City, MO, a 2023 graduate of Central High School, is one of four students in Missouri to win the 27th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Sinclair will receive a $1,500 scholarship towards tuition at […]

Smithton student wins $1500 scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Cailey Cooke of Smithton, MO, a 2023 graduate of Smithton R-IV High School, is one of four students in Missouri to win the 27th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the Missouri Gaming Association, the professional organization representing casino operators in Missouri. Cooke will receive a $1,500 scholarship towards tuition at […]

Missouri casinos treat veterans and active military on Veterans Day

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Veterans and active military will be treated to free meals, discounts and other promotions at multiple Missouri casinos this Veterans Day on Friday, November 11. Casinos honoring their military guests this Veterans Day include Argosy Casino in Riverside, Century Casino in Caruthersville, Century Casino in Cape Girardeau, Harrah’s North Kansas City, […]

Missouri Gaming Association’s Project 21 Scholarship Applications Now Available – Deadline March 1, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Gaming Association, the statewide professional association of the Missouri casino industry, is inviting high school seniors to enter the 27th 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 educate their […]

Missouri Gaming Association: 30 Years of impact from gaming tax revenue

Thirty years ago in November 1992, Missouri voters authorized casino gaming. The benefits of casinos in Missouri are clear: over the past three decades, casino taxes and admission fees have generated $8 billion for K-12 education, plus $1 billion in tax revenue for worthy causes, including more than $370 million for veterans’ programs. We must ensure […]