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Missouri Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 572.010 et seq.; 313.001 et seq. |
| Gambling | Staking or risking something of value upon the outcome of a contest of chance or future contingent event. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on international or interstate horse race simulcasts legal. Off-track wagering illegal. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Not specified. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Licensed excursion gambling boats and floating facilities which house games of chance and skill, including poker, craps, blackjack, legal. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Bookmaking; possession of gambling records and devices illegal. Bingo sponsored by bona fide charitable organizations legal. No one under 21 may wager on gambling boats. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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