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MO SB862

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Bean

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Missouri Video Lottery Regulatory Act" establishing a licensing framework for video lottery game terminals at retail locations, with a maximum of 8 terminals per retailer and a $4 maximum wager per game

  • Imposes a 31% adjusted gross gaming revenue tax plus a 3% municipality and county administration tax on video lottery revenue, with proceeds directed to public education (elementary, secondary, and higher education) and local governments

  • Establishes the "Illegal Gaming Enforcement Fund" to support prosecution of gambling violations, with portions distributed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Attorney General's office, prosecutors pension fund, and Missouri Veterans Commission

  • Increases excursion gambling boat admission fees from $2 to $4 per person, with $2 of the increase going to the Missouri Veterans Commission

  • Elevates the criminal offense of gambling from a class C misdemeanor to a class E felony and expands the definition of "slot machine" and "gambling device" to include electronic devices where outcomes are determined by any element of chance

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to gaming

Last Action

Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Gaming2/23/2026
Appropriations1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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