Legal Opinion

President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc. v. Missouri Gaming Commission

Supreme Court of Missouri

Decided March 21, 2000No. SC 81616, SC 81685PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

DUANE BENTON, Judge.

Three riverboat casinos seek declaratory judgment that: (1) the “admission fees” they pay to the Gaming Commission Fund are unconstitutional, and (2) the scheme of reimbursement for Highway Patrol services - if not unconstitutional - violates the governing statutes. The circuit court ruled for the Missouri Gaming Commission. Because of the constitutional challenges, this Court has exclusive jurisdiction. Mo. Const, art. V, sec. 3. Affirmed.

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The Commission licensed as excursion gambling boats: President Riverboat Casino-Missouri, Inc.; Aztar Missouri Gaming Corporation; and…

2Cases cited22 opinions

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3Cited by12 opinions

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