How Do I Ban Myself From Casinos in Missouri?

In the presence of a gaming commission agent, fill out and sign a self-exclusion form.

Which Missouri Casino Has the Best Payout?

Ameristar St. Charles has the best payouts at 91%

Why Do Casinos In Missouri Have To Be On Water?

This is a law made by the state to limit the geographical presence of casinos and potential crime/addiction

Missouri Casinos: Map of Places to Gamble at in Missouri

The Biggest Casinos in Missouri

Are There Indian Casinos in Missouri?

Indian casinos are those that are run and regulated by Indian tribal governments and exist on reservations. Indian tribal governments and their regulation of Indian gaming is fully recognized by federal law.

While there are no Indian casinos in MO, there are other categories that may interest you, such as the riverboat experience at Century Casino Caruthersville, which is a particularly unique experience.

Racinos

Racinos are similar to normal casinos except that they include a racetrack and host various races to bet on. Missouri gambling doesn’t include Racinos at this point but there are plenty of riverboat and commercial casinos as well as bingo halls to enjoy.

Are There Cruise Ship or Riverboat Casinos in Missouri?

A riverboat casino, as the name implies, is a casino on a boat on the river. While all Missouri casinos are technically on a barge or riverboat, only one considers itself a true riverboat casino – Century Casino Caruthersville. Check the next section for the full list of casinos in MO.

Full Missouri Casino List

Here’s the full list of all 13 Missouri casinos, starting in Kansas City and moving out. Be sure to try out at least a couple to get the full experience of gambling in Missouri!

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All Casinos in Kansas City
Ameristar Kansas City	3200 North Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, 64161	Commercial	Kansas City
Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa	777 NW Argosy Casino Pkwy, Kansas City, 64150	Commercial	Kansas City
Bally's Kansas City Casino	1800 E Front St, Kansas City, 64120	Commercial	Kansas City
Casino KC	1800 E Front St, Kansas City, 64120	Commercial	Kansas City
Isle of Capri Boonville	100 Isle of Capri Blvd, Boonville, 65233	Commercial	Kansas City
St. Jo Frontier Casino	777 Winners Cir, St Joseph, 64505	Commercial	Kansas City
All Casinos in St. Louis
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles	1 Ameristar Blvd, St. Louis, 63301	Commercial	St. Louis
Harrah’s Kansas City	1 Riverboat Dr, St. Louis, 64116	Commercial	St. Louis
Hollywood Casino St. Louis	777 Casino Center Dr, St. Louis, 63043	Commercial	St. Louis
Horseshoe St. Louis	999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, 63102	Commercial	St. Louis
Lumiere Place	999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, 63102	Commercial	St. Louis
River City Casino & Hotel	777 River City Casino Blvd, St. Louis, 63125	Commercial	St. Louis
Century Casino Caruthersville	777 E 3rd St, Caruthersville, 63830	Cruise Ships/Riverboats	St. Louis
Century Casino Caruthersville	777 E 3rd St, Caruthersville, 63830	Commercial	St. Louis
Century Casino Cape Girardeau	777 North Main Street, Cape Girardeau, 63701	Commercial	St. Louis
Mark Twain Casino	104 Pierce St, La Grange, 63448	Commercial	St. Louis

Expected New Casinos

While there are no definitive plans for a new casino in the works in MO, a bill has been put forward in February of this year to add the Osage River to the list of rivers legally allowed to host gambling riverboats on. If successful, we may see the Ozarks join the list of gambling towns in MO!

Gambling in Missouri

Gambling in Missouri is a unique and fulfilling experience. There are 13 casinos to choose from, all with their own charms. There are a plethora of casino games on offer, and with a 24/7 open door policy, you can be a winner all day long!

Missouri Gambling Topics	Gambling Facts for Missouri
Number of Casinos	13
Casino Types	Commercial, Riverboat
Casino Games Offered	Slots, Casino Poker, Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments, Roulette, Blackjack, Dice Games, Lottery Games, Other Games,
Age	21+ to bet with cash,
Smoking	Yes/No, Smoking inside is prohibited but there are external smoking areas in each Missouri casino
Drinking	Yes/No, Drinking while playing is allowed, but no free alcoholic drinks are served
Opening Hours	24/7 , Some casinos are closed on Easter and Christmas. Check the brands pages for more info
Betting Limit	Min 0.01$ - Max 25000$
Taxation of Winnings	Yes/No, for additional details click here

Casino Games in Missouri

Missouri gambling has stacks of great games on offer in all popular categories. Whether you enjoy casino poker, blackjack, a good game of Roulette, or others, there’s something here for you. Here’s the game list and some useful details about each.

Slot

Colossal Wizards
Li’l Red
Spartacus Gladiator of Rome
Forbidden Dragons
Queen of the Wild II
Lazer Lock Ice Sapphire

19200+ slots
Types: Traditional, video reel, and much more
Slot providers such as: WMS and Everi

Casino Poker

Let it Ride
Flop Poker
Limit Holdem
No Limit Holdem

Additional Details6 of the 13 casinos offer a combined total of 10 poker rooms with stakes running as high as $30 in cash games

Poker Cash and Poker Tournaments

Crazy 4 Poke
Fortune Pai Gow
Sharp Shooter
Razz
Limit Holdem
NL Holdem

Additional DetailsNo limit holdem is the most popular and frequent poker tournament held in Missouri

Roulette

American Roulette
European Roulette

Additional DetailsBoth electric and table roulette are available

Blackjack

Any 2 Card Blackjack
Spanish 21
Hand-Held Deck
Shoe Game, Single Deck
Double Deck

85+ Blackjack tables with up to $500 bets

Dice Games

Craps
Sic Bo
Hazard
Chuck-A-Luck

Additional DetailsAmeristar in Kansas city is the most highly rated Missouri casino for craps

Lottery Games

Keno
75 Ball Bingo
90 Ball Bingo
Daily Lotto Draws
Mini Lottos
Scratchers

Tickets available from age 18

Other Games

Electronic Craps
Electronic Blackjack
Electronic Roulette
Electronic 3-Card Poker

Additional DetailsFor those who prefer electronic gambling, there’s a long list of popular games in the electric category

Sports Betting

no legal sports betting options

Gambling Legal Situation in Missouri

When was casino gambling legalized in Missouri?

Casino gambling was legalized on riverboats in MO in 1992

Online gambling

Only via fantasy sports, as of 2016. All other variants are banned.

What is the legal gambling age in Missouri?

For cash bets in a casino, the legal age is 21, however, lottery and charitable games are legal from 18.

Can you smoke in Missouri casinos?

No state-wide ban exists, and all casinos have designated smoking rooms, per their own preferences.

Horse racing / Off-Track betting

While legal, Missouri has no horse race tracks currently, due to a lack of demand.

Dog racing / Off-Track betting

There is a state-wide ban on dog racing in Missouri.

Missouri charitable gaming

The charitable gaming division of the MO gaming commission oversees all charitable bingo gaming and its proceeds to ensure honesty and fairness.

Other legal restrictions

Licenses for casinos are only issued to river-based facilities in certain locations, never on land. Bingo is only legal if backed by a legitimate charity.

Taxation of Winnings

Each state has a separate method for taxing winners. As it stands, Missouri expects 4% additional tax on top of federal tax on winnings above 600$. For more on the federal taxes

Prize ($) 600 - 4999 (any prize) Missouri Gross Income Tax (%)4 state tax

Prize ($) 5000+ (any prize) Missouri Gross Income Tax (%)24Federal tax + 4 state tax

Prize ($) Missouri state deducts 2$ entrance fee per person on all riverboat facilities as tax (any prize) Missouri Gross Income Tax (%)

Missouri Gambling Laws

Missouri gambling laws are similar to those of many other southern states. Some are quite unique though. Casinos are strictly regulated and held to account. As long as the law is adhered to, there’s nothing to worry about. Here are a few of the most interesting laws to be aware of. Or, you can check out our dedicated section on gambling laws and regulations in the US for more general information on the topic.

Money Lost at gaming recovery
Undue losses from gambling may be recovered through civil action by the one who experiences the undue loss
Unlawful patrons not eligible for payouts
Those who are under age or in any other way, not legally gambling, are not entitled to any winnings made.
Table game and poker card specifications
Unless otherwise approved by the commission, all card decks are to be standard, and deviation is illegal.

History

Missouri is one of the states defined by gambling laws that limit casinos to boat facilities on two main rivers, or on artificial bodies of water within 1000 feet of those rivers. The state long feared the infiltration of criminal activity if gambling was to be allowed and was thus a considerable late comer to the gambling table.

For a casino to be licenced and operate legally it has to exist on a boat on the two allocated rivers or on an artificial moat 1000 feet near them. In the past these riverboats had to actually cruise and gambling time was limited to every two hours at boarding. The laws have since changed to allow boats to remain docked and thus many of the Missouri casinos are now on barges that never move.

Missouri opened four new casinos at the same time in august 1992.

1980 – 1992 Gambling was first legalised in 1980 when charitable bingo was introduced. In 1984 track betting was legalised too. 8 years later in 1992 riverboat casinos were legalised by way of a mass vote. Shortly after the vote past, in August of that year, Missouri’s first ever casinos, four big riverboat casinos, sprang to life. That number has since grown to 13 where it holds steady.
1993 – Present Online gambling remains a bit of a grey area in MO however. Fantasy Sports betting is allowed as of 2016, but short of that, there is no legal allocation for online gambling yet.

Upcoming Changes in the Gambling Regulation

In February this year, a bill was proposed, that if approved, would add the Osage River to the list of approved gambling rivers in Missouri. This would essentially allow a swath of new terrain to legally house a gambling riverboat, including areas like the Ozarks.

Missouri Casino Resorts and Trips

Resort casinos are casinos that offer accommodation and other amenities outside of gambling such as a spa, tours, etc. Most of the Missouri casinos are in fact resort casinos with their own hotels. Two even have spa facilities.

Casino Resorts

Missouri is packed with casino resorts for all-comers. From resorts with in-house spa facilities, to a list of entertainment options second to none, there’s something for everyone. Here are our top 3 resort picks for you.

Ameristar Kansas City
Number of Rooms	184
Price Range ($)	149-529
Special Packages	"10% Discount For Aaa & Aarp Members"
Additional Services	SPA, Parking, Entertainment

Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa
Number of Rooms	258
Price Range ($)	139-650
Special Packages	"Slotplay and stay"
Additional Services	Spa, Parking, Entertainment

Hollywood Casino
Number of Rooms	502
Price Range ($)	99-279
Special Packages	"Eat Stay Play package"
Additional Services	Hollywood Live, Parking, Pool

Casino Trips

Casino trips are an interesting way to experience the gaming culture in Missouri. Here are the best options if you’re looking to tour your way through the state’s casinos.

Provider	CTA	Trips	Packages
Mid American Coaches	Visit Website	Isle of Capri casino tour	$20 per person
Huskey Trailways	Visit Website	Ameristar casino tour	Free bus ticket

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About Missouri

The state of Missouri is a culturally and historically rich place in Midwestern United States with much to offer and many stories to tell. It is the 18th most populous state with Jefferson City as its capital. Here’s a little about Missouri you may want to know.

Capital	Jefferson City
Largest Cities	Kansas City, St. Louise, Springfield
Size	69 704,2 mi²
Population	6,137m
Time Zone	GMT +5 (CDT)
Abbreviation	MO