Gaming Law in Missouri
This page covers gaming law as it applies in Missouri — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern gaming in Missouri
Missouri state law
- Title XXXVIII — Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders › Chapter 571 — Weapons OffensesMO 571 § 571.030
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVIII — Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders › Chapter 570 — Robbery, Stealing and Related OffensesMO 570 § 570.223
Cited in 5 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XX — Alcoholic Beverages › Chapter 311 — Liquor Control LawMO 311 § 311.180
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title X — Taxation and Revenue › Chapter 144 — Sales and Use TaxMO 144 § 144.020
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXXVI — Statutory Actions and Torts › Chapter 536 — Administrative Procedure and ReviewMO 536 § 536.021
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXI — Public Safety and Morals › Chapter 313 — Licensed Gaming ActivitiesMO 313 § 313.004
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Missouri.
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.