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To find out the latest information about current issues, regional and statewide events, free resources, and informational links regarding gambling expansion in Missouri, click items on both sidebars to this center column. The latest updates are on the left at the top of the list titled LATEST MOCAGE NEWS. On the right sidebar, you will find the latest gambling-related news items from Casino Watch, Missouri’s trusted casino watchdog organization.
The “Show Me State” needs its clergy to show the state some leadership solidarity and show up, stand up, speak up and say “No” to any and all expansion of gambling in our fair state. Use this information to become informed and involved. Thank you for visiting us!
Speaking Up,
Daniel Hite
Chairman
“And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time
we shall reap if we do not grow weary.” – Galatians 6:9
ACTION ITEMS Be informed…Be involved
Pending MO Gambling Legislation as of February 1, 2010:
HB 1751 Sponsored by Representative Meadows (D), removes the provision that makes an excursion gambling boat licensee guilty of a class B misdemeanor if he or she exchanges tokens, chips, or other forms of credit to be used on games for anything of value. Second read in the House on Monday.
HJR 85 Sponsored by Representative Aull (D), proposes a constitutional amendment specifying who can participate in the operation of a bingo game. Introduced and first read in the House on Monday, second read on Tuesday.
HB 1807 Sponsored by Representative Franz (R), makes it mandatory that one cent of the one dollar required to be deposited in the gaming commission fund from admission fees for excursion gambling boats be deposited in the compulsive gamblers fund. First read in the House on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.
HB 1826 Sponsored by Representative Tishaura Jones (D), prohibits imposition of penalties, suspension or revocation of an excursion gambling boat license due to inadequate declining performance. First read in the House on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.
SB 839 Introduced by Senator Wright-Jones (D), modifies provisions of law regarding licensed gambling. First read in the Senate on Wednesday second read and referred to the Ways and Means Committee on Thursday.
St. Louis Area:
Proposed Riverview Casino in Columbia Bottoms
Admiral Casino license issue
