Missouri Gaming Commission
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The Missouri Gaming Commission is a state agency that regulates riverboat casinos and charitable bingo in Missouri. It is headquartered in Jefferson City.[1]
The Gaming Commission was established in 1993 to regulate excursion gambling boats. The Commission's role is to ensure the legality of licensed gaming operations and that games are conducted fairly, according to their rules and with full disclosure.
There are 12 riverboat gaming casinos in Missouri. The industry employs about 10,900 people with an annual payroll of $347 million.
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