Gambling Industry News

Missouri Gaming Chief To Retire As Industry Faces Possible Expansion

Missouri Gaming Commission Executive Director Peggy Richardson is retiring as the state's gambling industry faces possible expansion.

Missouri Ticket Splits $1.787 Billion Powerball Jackpot with Texas Winner

A Missouri ticket matched all six numbers to split the $1.787B Powerball jackpot with Texas, the second-largest lottery prize in US history.

PAC Donations Suggest Another VLT Battle in Missouri General Assembly Looming

Entities that want to see VLTs legalized in Missouri have been donating a significant amount of money to PACS

Missouri Education, Problem Gambling Programs Will Receive Sports Betting Funds

Starting in the next six months, sports betting tax revenue will begin funding problem gambling programs and public education resources.

Missouri VLT Legalization Bill Advances To Senate Following Narrow House Approval

A Missouri House bill that would legalize video lottery terminals, while making gray market machines illegal narrowly passed the House.

VLT Legalization Bill Faces Uphill Battle With Casinos, Gray Market Opposition

A Missouri bill that would legalize VLTs in the state has an uphill climb to pass due to opposition from casinos and gray market operators.

Opposition Emerges on Potential Penn Sale

Not everyone is onboard with a possible sale of Penn Entertainment to Boyd Gaming, including the CEO of Gaming & Leisure Properties.

MGC Installs Richenberger As Interim Executive Director

The Missouri Gaming Commission's website now lists Heather Richenberger as its interim executive director after Peggy Richardson's retirement.

Court Rules Torch Electronics Can’t Block Gambling Charges

A US Appeals Court has ruled that game vendor Torch Electronics cannot use civil courts to shield it from criminal charges.

Missouri Regulators Send Cease-And-Desist Letters To DFS Operators

The Missouri Gaming Commission sent cease-and-desist letters to daily fantasy sports operators offering pick 'em-style games.

VLTs Need To Be Included In MO Sports Betting Debate, Senator Says

Sen. Denny Hoskins believes Missouri shouldn't legalize sports betting without including video lottery terminals in the legislation.

Lawsuit In Missouri Targets Torch, Store Owners Over Illegal Gambling

Lawsuit in Missouri accuses Torch, others of illegal gambling. The suit also claims companies are working with Torch to skirt Missouri law.

Missouri AG Andrew Bailey Stays Hands-off On Illegal Gambling

The new Missouri AG says stopping illegal gambling isn't his job, but one senator says making the machines legal would benefit the state.

Where Does Your Money Go When You Play the Missouri Lottery?

Missouri Lottery money is used to fund education programs, with more than $300 million going to such initiatives in 2022 alone.

Missouri Lottery’s Security, Responsible Gaming Efforts Recognized

The Missouri Lottery's recent award for responsible gaming and security suggests big things for legal sports betting in the state.