The Missouri Gaming Commission is expected to meet at 9 a.m. today in Jefferson City, at which time it will make a decision on which of three casino companies, if any, will be awarded priority status for the state's 13th casino license.
The priority designation will allow the selected company to begin construction of its casino. In Cape Girardeau, Isle of Capri has proposed to build a $125 million casino near downtown on North Main Street. The other candidates are Casino Celebration in St. Louis and Paragon Casino in Sugar Creek near Kansas City.
The commission also has the option of not awarding a license.
Look for a report on the decision as soon as it's made on semissourian.com.
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