Missourians will vote on Amendment 5, which proposes adding a casino on the Osage River below the Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark. A “yes” vote would allow Missouri to issue an additional gaming license for this specific location, with Osage River Gaming and Bally’s planning to run the casino, including entertainment, dining, and lodging. However, the Osage Nation, based in Oklahoma, opposes the amendment, as they have plans to establish their own Osage Casino & Hotel in the Lake of the Ozarks area. If passed, the amendment would allocate tax revenue from the casino to fund early childhood literacy programs, a move supported by the American Federation of Teachers St. Louis, who believe it will directly benefit schools and teachers. Proponents argue this initiative could bring $14.5 million annually for early childhood development in Missouri.
Missouri Tourism Will Benefit from a Casino at Lake of the Ozarks
