By Julie Moraine

Legal

Missouri Senator Hoskins Prepares Gambling Expansion Bill

July 20, 2021

A Missouri state senator wants to see gambling expansion in the state, preparing bills for regulating video lottery terminals (VLTs), as well as the introduction of sports betting, esports, and horse racing. Regulate and Tax Video Lottery Terminals State Sen. Denny Hoskins, a long-time gaming proponent in Missouri, is looking to regulate and tax VLT […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Missouri Lawmakers Approve Illegal Gaming Machines in the State

April 30, 2021

Missouri lawmakers – at least enough of them to control the votes – are fine with illegal gambling occurring in the state. That’s the logical conclusion that can be drawn by the announcement that they rejected a bill earlier this week that would have created new gambling regulations and brought an end to illegal gaming. […]

By Ilyane Thoumi

Sports

Three New Bills Proposed to Legalize Sports Betting in Missouri

December 22, 2020

In the spirit of legalizing sports betting in Missouri, three lawmakers have pre-filled bills before next year’s legislative session. Another Attempt into Sports Betting Authorization in the State Three US Republican lawmakers have submitted bills in order to legalize sports betting in Missouri. Sens. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg), Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Parkville), and Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) have […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

Missouri Senator Calls for Quicker Action on Sports Betting

December 9, 2020

Missouri State Senator Denny Hoskins has urged Missourians and lawmakers to rally behind sports betting legalization in a bid to put a stop to tax revenue bleeding across the state border. The Time to Legalize Sports Betting Now, Says Sen. Hoskins Missouri State Senator Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, is bringing up a new piece of legislation […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Harrah’s Kansas City Casino Requests Rent Break for Closure

October 12, 2020

Harrah’s Kansas City Hotel & Casino in Missouri is seeking a rent break from its landlord, the North Kansas City Council, pointing out to the difficult closure period. The casino’s general manager told council members that during the 75-day period the gambling establishment had no revenue, urging them to consider some sort of concession. Julie […]

By Stoyan Todorov

Casino

Missouri Senate: Illegal Gambling Terminals to Shut Down

January 15, 2020

Missouri is stepping its efforts to crack down on what it considers illegal gambling terminals throughout the state. Yet, the governor, senate and Missouri Highway Patrol are at odds over the issue. Lawmakers in Missouri to Clam Down on Illegal Slot Machines Missouri lawmakers will step up their efforts to crack down on unregulated slot […]

By Mike Johnson

Business

Gov. Parson Not Sure if Video Terminals Should Be Considered Gambling

January 6, 2020

Gov. Parson is still uncertain whether video terminals across Missouri should be classified as a form of gambling. Video Terminal Blues in Missouri Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has argued that the status of video gambling terminals in the state is still unclear, despite regulatory attempts to limit their availability in Missouri. According to the Associated […]