Industry
April 13, 2026
Torch Electronics Turns Off Machines in Missouri Amid Legal Pressures
Torch Electronics, a leading video gaming terminal (VGT) manufacturer, has decided to halt its business in Missouri. This drastic decision comes as a response to continued legal pressures in the state. Torch Electronics Shuts Down Its Machines in Missouri Last Friday, Torch Electronics made the difficult decision to turn off its machines across Missouri. The […]
Lottery
April 10, 2026
Missouri Lottery Win Worth $274K Leads to Home Ownership
The Missouri Lottery has announced a fresh jackpot from the Show Me Cash game, resulting in a $274,000 prize. The jackpot was secured in mid-March, but the lottery has only announced the happy event recently. The person had won the sum on March 14, 2026, and completely by accident. They were going through their lottery […]
Casino
April 2, 2026
Missouri May Let Voters Decide on Slot Machines
Missouri lawmakers are once again debating the future of slot-like machines found in gas stations and small businesses, and this time, voters themselves could have the final say. “It’s Something That Should Be Put on the Ballot” The president of the Missouri Senate, Cindy O’Laughlin, believes that putting the issue on a statewide ballot could […]
Casino
April 1, 2026
Manhunt Continues for Suspect in $1.3M Missouri Casino Robbery
A bizarre daytime robbery took place at the Isle of Capri Casino in Missouri last week, and a suspect – a security guard – has already been arrested in relation to the case. A second suspect, however, is still on the run, with police actively searching for the man who made away with nearly $1.3 […]
Casino
March 27, 2026
Smoking Ban in Missouri Casinos Is Lagging, Kansas Ban Already Failed
Smoking is still permitted across all 13 casino gaming floors in Missouri, and lawmakers have once again introduced House Bill 1618 in the state General Assembly aimed at requiring casinos to provide smoke-free environments. However, the legislative deadline is approaching fast, so it’s absolutely possible that the bill might not have enough time to go […]
Casino
March 19, 2026
Missouri Attorney General Targets Illegal Gambling Machines in Greene County
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced on Wednesday, March 18, that the state has filed two felony counts of first-degree promoting gambling against a convenience store in Greene County, alleging it contained 12 slot machine-style games, which are now illegal, according to state law. Charges Filed Against Manager of Brookline Store The charges are part […]
Casino
February 20, 2026
Local Prosecutor in Missouri Readies to Enforce New Gambling Machine Mandates
Missouri prosecutors are preparing to get tougher on gambling machines, which were recently deemed to be illegal, although the referring judge stopped short of calling them “slots” or “gambling,” noting that it was not down for him to decide this. Missouri’s Counties Ready to Act Against Gambling Machines In the meantime, Charles County Prosecutor Joseph […]
Industry
February 19, 2026
Missouri Bill to Regulate Gray-Market Slot Machines Narrowly Passes House
On Wednesday, the Missouri House narrowly passed a bill by just one vote that would establish a state-operated video lottery system and phase out unregulated “gray market” slot machines. Missouri House Passes Bill by One Vote Under the proposal, the Missouri Lottery would be authorized to license and oversee video lottery terminals (VLTs) placed in […]
Casino
February 18, 2026
Missouri Federal Judge Rules Gambling Machines Illegal
US District Judge John A. Ross may have finally brought some relief in a high-profile case that has had business owners, gambling machine manufacturers, and lawmakers on edge for years now. Judge Ross has ruled that gambling machines such as the ones distributed by Torch Electronics are indeed “gambling devices,” and not “games of skill,” […]
Legal
February 11, 2026
Missouri AG Goes After Stores Operating “Illegal” Gambling Machines
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is delivering on her threats to go after small venues, such as gas stations and retail stores, that host gambling machines that her office contends are not regulated and breach consumer protection and gambling laws in the state. Missouri’s AG Doubles Down on Opposition to Gambling Machines Five such properties […]
