Missouri Casino Advocates Launch Legal Battle for Ballot Inclusion

Osage River Gaming and Convention claims over 2,500 additional valid signatures to meet requirements for November vote.

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft previously ruled the campaign fell short by 2,031 signatures.
The lawsuit argues that the additional signatures would push the petition over the threshold.
The proposed casino aims to be the 14th in Missouri, located on the Osage River.
Funding for the campaign is provided by Bally’s and developer Gary Prewitt, totaling $4.2 million.
The project promises significant job creation and tax revenue for early-childhood literacy programs.