Missouri Gaming Commission

Computer Glitch Forces Temporary Closure Of Hollywood Casino

Rachel Lippmann — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:17:22 +0000

Gaming regulators in Missouri ordered the former Harrah’s casino in Maryland Heights to temporarily close its doors today due to a glitch in its computer systems.

Mo. Casino Industry 'Doing A Good Job' At Keeping Minors Out

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 22:40:32 +0000

The Missouri Gaming Association told regulators Wednesday that it is trying hard to keep underage patrons from getting into the state’s casinos.

Mike Winter, the association's Executive Director, told state gaming commission members that the use of fake ID's is the most common way minors try to get in – but there have also been cases where they tried to climb over walls, blend in with crowds, and in a few cases, sneak in with the help of their parents. Barrett Hatches is chairman of the Missouri Gaming Commission.

Mathewson makes it official, will step down Friday from Mo. Gaming Commission

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:04:25 +0000

The Missouri Gaming Commission is looking for a new chairman.

Jim Mathewson (D) announced today he’s stepping down, one month after his three-year term officially expired. He was appointed chairman by Governor Jay Nixon (D) in 2009, but chose not to serve a second term in order to spend more time with his family. During his tenure, Mathewson oversaw the bidding process for the state’s 13th casino license, which eventually went to developers in Cape Girardeau.

Chairman of Mo. Gaming Commission Mathewson to step down

Rachel Lippmann and Kelsey Proud — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:22:06 +0000

The chairman of the Missouri Gaming Commission, Jim Mathewson, will announce he's stepping down tomorrow, according to commission spokeswoman LeAnn McCarthy.

Mathewson, of Sedalia, Mo., has been on the Gaming Commission since 2009 and was chairman for most of his tenure there. Previously, he served as a Missouri state representative and then state senator. He served as the Senate's President Pro Tem for eight years.

Former Brentwood official placed on Mo. gaming 'blacklist'

Rachel Lippmann — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:36:44 +0000

A former city manager for the St. Louis suburb of Brentwood has been banned from entering any casino in Missouri.