Missouri is one of a handful of states that appears to see greater value in cryptocurrencies Missouri has joined a growing list of states exploring the idea of holding Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy. Representative Ben Keathley recently introduced House Bill 1217, a proposal aimed at establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund to
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Jeffrey Copeland Captures First MSPT Title In St. Louis
The poker pro now has almost $800,000 in live cashes Jeffrey Copeland claimed his first Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) title on December 8 at the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis, Missouri. The local poker pro took home $85,871, the largest payday of his career, pushing his total earnings close to $800,000. This victory marks his
Missouri Residents Say No to New Casino at the Polls, but Yes to Sports Betting
A Lake of the Ozarks casino isn’t in the cards for Missouri, but sports betting is Missouri voters faced six ballot measures in the recent election, making key decisions on issues like gambling, sports betting, and other statewide concerns. Among the notable measures was Amendment 5, which proposed allowing an additional casino license, specifically at the
Bill Byrnes Earns First RGPS Ring in Kansas City
The $1,100 buy-in event saw a prize pool that swelled to over $400,000 After a hard-fought Main Event at Harrah’s Casino in Kansas City, MO, Bill Byrnes claimed his first RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) ring. The $1,100 buy-in event drew in a competitive field of 415 entrants over three initial flights, generating a sizable prize
Missouri Could See New Casino if Voters Approve It Next Month
Residents are beginning to vote on Amendment 5, which would allow one more casino in the state Missouri voters are deciding on the possibility of adding a new casino to the state. The proposed measure, known as Amendment 5, aims to expand the number of casino licenses from 13 to 14, allowing for a new
Missouri Casino To Be Decided by Voters in November
A judge approves a measure to put a casino vote on the ballot this year This November, Missouri voters will decide whether a new casino can be built at the Lake of the Ozarks after a legal dispute brought the issue back to the ballot. The proposal had initially been blocked when state officials, led
Missouri considers expanding casino market
Voters may be able to decide if the state needs to add another casino to its market The campaign to open a casino near the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri moved one step ahead on Tuesday. The Missouri Secretary of State’s office approved language for a ballot initiative proposal asking voters to amend the
Missouri bill could make it more expensive to visit casinos
A state lawmaker wants to raise the fees casinos currently pay to the state Proposed legislation in Missouri seeks to increase the casino admission fee by at least a dollar, with the additional revenue used to subsidize veterans’ nursing homes. While the casinos would be responsible for the fee, it could mean gamblers will end