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MO SCR58
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/8/2010
Primary Sponsor
Robin Wright-Jones
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AI Summary
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Urges the Missouri Gaming Commission to keep the President Casino (Admiral) gaming license in St. Louis rather than allowing it to be surrendered by July 1, 2010
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Notes the President Casino generated over $70 million annually in revenue and millions in tax revenue to St. Louis at its peak, and previously employed over 1,000 people
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References that Pinnacle Entertainment acquired the President in 2003, committed to operating it while building the Lumiere Casino, but failed to make required improvements, leading to license termination in January 2010
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Emphasizes the President Casino's over 70-year historic presence on the St. Louis Riverfront and 18 years of benefits to the city through revenue and employment
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Directs the Missouri Senate Secretary to send properly inscribed copies of the resolution to the Missouri Gaming Commission
Legislative Description
Urges the Gaming Commission to allow Missouri's first excursion gambling boat license to remain in the City of St. Louis
Last Action
Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
4/12/2010