Currently, the Lake of the Ozarks region of Missouri has zero casinos. If things work out just the right way, that number could expand to two. Whether or not that happens partially depends on the results of a Missouri casino amendment proposal.
A legislator in the state has revived a proposal that could authorize a commercial casino in the Lake of the Ozarks area. If successful, it could pose a serious threat to tribal gaming interests in the exact same area.
Missouri Rep. Jeff Knight has pre-filed HJR 23 for the legislative session that begins next month. Technically, it’s an amendment of an existing amendment in Missouri’s constitution. It proposes opening up a new part of the state to a commercial casino.
