TITLE: Missouri Gaming Commission Settles Bingo Discipline Against West Plains Elks Lodge BODY: On January 29, 2026, the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) approved a settlement agreement with West Plains Elks Lodge #2418 (License Number B-1606) resolving proposed disciplinary action. The settlement was formalised through Commission Resolution No. 26-001-B and became effective on the date of the resolution. The MGC initiated discipline against the lodge following a fundraising event held on April 27, 2024, during which the licensee conducted unauthorised gambling activities. Players purchased chips for cash and used them to bet on games including blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps, with winnings subsequently used to bid on auction items. The lodge advertised the event as "Casino night" through social media posts, including one from April 22, 2024, stating that "gambling will be from 6:00 to 8:30 and auction starts at 9:00." These activities violated Missouri bingo licensing requirements under sections 313.005 to 313.085, Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo), and Chapter 572, RSMo, which prohibits unlicensed gambling and gambling devices on bingo premises. Under the settlement terms, West Plains Elks Lodge #2418 will pay a fine of $1,000, to be paid from non-bingo funds and made payable to the Howell County Treasurer within 30 days of the MGC's approval. The lodge neither admitted nor denied the facts alleged but acknowledged the MGC's jurisdiction to discipline its bingo licence. The settlement also requires the lodge to comply with all applicable laws and cooperate fully with the MGC in investigations and inquiries into its bingo operations. Both parties waived their rights to a hearing before the Administrative Hearing Commission or further judicial review.

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MISSOURI GAMING COMMISSION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 26-001-B REGARDING SETTLEMENT OF BINGO DISCIPLINE WEST PLAINS ELKS LODGE #2418 January 29, 2026 WHEREAS, the Missouri Gaming Commission issued proposed discipline against West Plains Elks Lodge #2418 ("Licensee"); and WHEREAS, Licensee and the Commission have come to a settlement concerning the issues presented in the proposed discipline and the terms of the settlement provide that Licensee shall pay a $1 ,000 fine to be paid out of non-bingo funds ( a copy of the Settlement Agreement is attached hereto); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission hereby approves the Settlement Agreement concerning West Plains Elks Lodge #2418; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Settlement Agreement shall become effective upon the date of this resolution and be considered a final decision of the Missouri Gaming Commission. ;if2?~ Chairman Missouri Gaming Commission fN THE MISSOURI GAMING COMMISSION In RE: West Plains Elks Lodge 2418 ) ) DC ___ License Number: B-1606 ) SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TI1e Missouri Gaming Commission takes up the above matter for consideration and disposition. 'll1e Missouri Gaming Commission C ~GC' or "Commi • ·ion·'), by Director Michael A. Learn, and Wr:. ·t Plain Elks Lodge 2418 ("L dgc #24 l If.), by and through counsel, have reached a seltlemeni in this matter and have cvnsenced lo the i uance of this Settlement Agreement. Findings of Fact I. The Miss mi GJming Commission is a slate commission created under Chapter 313. RS Mo (2016) 1 , with juri diction over gaming activities, including riverboat gambling and bingo activities, in the State of Missouri. n,e 2. Commission issued a Bingo License to West Plains Elks Lodge 2418 (hereafter, "Lodge #2418 .. or "l ,icensec"') to conduct the game of bingo. 3. As the holder of a Bingo license Licensee is subject lo the proV1sions of sections 313 .005 to 313.085, R8Mo, and the regulation · promulgated thereunder by the Commission. 4. On April 27, 2024, Licensee held a fundraising event in · olving gambling activities. Drning this event, players purchased chips for cash and used lhem lo bet on numeroLts games including blackjack, poker, roulc.:tte, and craps. 17,e players then used their winnings to bid on auction items. 1 Allstatutoryreferences areloR Mo(20 16)unle solherwi e ped!ied. 5. Through everal posts lo their social media account. Licensee advertised the event as "Casino night." One po ·t from April 22, 2024, exclaimed that 'alurday, April 27 is "gambling time'· and noted that 'gambling will be from 6:00 lo 8:30 and auction starts at 9:00."' 6. Licensee acknO\ ledges and understands that it has the right lo consult counsel a! its own expense and affim1s that it has retained legal counsel in this matter. 7. Licensee neither admits nor denies the facts alleged by the MGC and outlined in this Settlement Agreemc--nl, but acknowledges that this agreemem resolvcS lhe outstanding issues in this disciplina1 _ action. 8. Licewee acknowledges Lhat the Mis · uri Gaming Commission has jurisdiction to discipline its bingo licen ·e. 9. On or about N vembcr 18, 2024 counsel for the Commission sent documentation lo Licensee, which de cTibed the specific conduct for which disci1 line was sought and citation to the law allegedly vi )lated along with documents hich were the basis thereof. I0. Licensee has been advised Lhat it has 60 da s lo review the documentation provided and consider the proposed settlement oiler. 11 . Licensee acknowledge and understands that it may either at the time the scltlemeni agreement is signed by ull pa1iies, or within 15 days thereafter, submit the agreement lo lhe Administrati e Hearing Commission tor determination that the facts alleged as outlined in this settlement constitute grounds for di ciplining Licensee ·s bingo license. l2. Except as provided in paragraph 11 , Licensee stipulates and agrees lo waive any rights it may have to a hearing before the Administrative I !earing Commission or the Commission and any rights lo seek judicial review or other challenge or contest of the terms and condition of this Settlement Agreement a11d fore er releases and holds hannks • the Commi sion, and the 2 Executive Director and his agents from ull liability and claims arising out oL pertaining lo or relating lo this matter. 13. ·n1e Missouri Gaming Commission stipulates and agrees lo v.11ive any righ~ it may have lo a hearing before the Administrative Hearing Commission or the Commission and any rights lo seek judicial review or other challenge or contest of the terms and conditions of this Settlement Agreement and forever releases and hold harmless Licensee from all liability and claims arising out ot~ pertaining to, or relating to this matter. Such stipulation does not prevent investigation into future allegations against Licensee should they arise. 14. Each ignatory lo this Settlement Agt'eement certifies by signing that he or she is fully authorized. in his or her own capacit. , or by the named party he or she represents, lo accept the terms and provisions of this Settlement AgTeemerit in their entirety, and agrees, in his or her personal or representational capacity, lo be bound by the terms of this Settlement Agreement. 15. ·me Commission is authorized to settle this matter and enter into this Consent Order in the public interest pursuant to§§ 313.004, 536.060, 621.045. RSMo. Relevant Law 16. Section 313.052, RSMo. provides, in relevant part, as follows: A holder of any license shall be subject lo imposition of penalties, suspension or revocation of such license. or other action for any act or failure to act by himself or his agents or employees, that is injmious lo the public health, safety, good order and general welfare of the people of the state of Missouri, or that would discredit or lend lo discredit charitable bingo operations in Missouri or the state of Missomi unless the licensee proves by clear and convincing evidence that he is not guilty of such action. '11,e commission shall take appropriate action against any licensee who violates the law or the rules and regulations of the commission. Without limiting other provisions of sections 313.005 lo 313.085, the following acts or omissions may be grounds for such discipline : (1) Failing lo comply with or make provision for compliance v,i1h the provisions 1 of sections 313.005 lo 3I,., .085, the rules and regulations of the commission or any federal. slate or local law or regulation; J (2) Failing to comply with any rule. order or ruling of U1e commission or its agents pertaining lo bingo ; * * * (8) Incompetence, misconduct., gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty in the performance or the function · or duties regulated by the provisions of sections ., 13.005 lo ., 13.08 . I7. Section 313.070, RSMo. provides that ·'any license i 'sued under sections 313.005 to 313.080 shall be su ·pended or r~voked by the commission if it is found that the licensee or any or person connected therewith has violated any provision sections 313.005 lo 313.080 or any rule or regulation of the commission adopted pursuant lo sections 313.005 lo 313 .080."" 18. Section 313.080 states that "Any person who iolate any provision of sections 31J .005 to 313.080 shall be guilty of a l:lass A misdemeanor.·' I9. Section 572.010. RS Mo contains U1e follm;ving definitions: ( 1) "Advance gambling c1ctivity"'. a person ud ances gambling activity if\ acting other than as a player, he or nhe engages in conduct that materially aids any form of gambling acti ity. Cumluc.;t of this nature includes but is not limited lo conduct dfrected toward the creation or establishment or the particular game, lottery, conte·t, Sl:heme, device or activity involved, toward the acquisition or maintenance of premise . paraphemali~ equipm~nt or apparatus therefor, toward the solicitation or inducement of persons lo participate theTein, toward the actual conduct of the pla ing phases thereof to\:vard the arrangement or communication or any of its li.nancial or recording phases. or towart.l any other phase of its operation. A person advances gambling activity if, ha ing substantial proprietary wntrol or other authoritative control over premises being used with his or her knm~ ledge for purposes of gambling acti ity, he or she pennits iliat activity to occur or continue or makes no effort to prevent its occurrence or continuation . ... : * * * (4) ·'Gambling·· a pe1. on engages in ·'gambling'' wbcn he or she stakes or risks something or value upon the outcome of a contest or chance or a future contingent event not under hi s or her control or influence, upon an agreement or understanding that he or she will receiv e something of alue in the event of a t:ertain outcome. Gambling does not include bona fide busincs transactions 4 , a lid under the law of cont1·acr .... Gambling does noL include any licensed acti ity. or persons participatlng in such games ,. hich are covered by sections 313.800 to 313.840; (5) "G-ambling device'' means any device. machine, paraphernalia or equipment that is used or usable in the playing phases of' any gambling activity. whether lhat activit_ consists of gmnbling between persons or gambling by a person with a machine.... : (6) "Gambling record", any article, instrument, record, receipt. ticket, certificate, token. slip or notation used or intended lo be used in connection with unlawful gambling activity; * * * (8) "Player .. means a person who engages in any form of gambling solely as a contestant or bet1or, without receiving or becoming entitled lo receive any profit therefrom other than personal gambling winnings, and without otherwise rendering any material assistance lo the establishment. conduct or operation of the particular gambling activity. A person who gamble · at a social game of chance on equal terms with the other participants therein dues not otherwise render material assi lance to the establishment, conduct or operation thereof by performing, without fee or remuneration. acts directed toward lhe arrangement or lncilitation of lhe game. uch as inviting persons to play, permitting the use or premises therefor and supplying cards or other equipment used therein. A person who engages in "bookmaking" as defined in subdivision (2) of this sec6on is not a "player"; * * * (I 0) "Profit from gambling activity", a person "profits from gambling activity"' i1: other than as a player. he accepts or receives money or other property pursuant lo an agreement or understanding with any person hereby he participates or is lo parti cipate in the proceeds of' gambling activity; * * * ( 12) " omelhing of value.. means any money or propert , any token. object or article exchangeable fur money or property, or any form of credit or promise directl or indirectly contemplating transfer or money or property or of any interest therein or invol ving extension of a service. entertainment or a privilege of playing at a game or ~cheme without charge· (13) "Unlawful'' means not specifically authorized by law. 5 20. Under § 572.020, RSMo. ·'A person commits the crime of gambling if he knowingly engages in gambling." 21. ection 572.030. RSMo, states, in pcrti11e11t p:nt, as follows: I. A person commits the crime of promoting gambling in Ute first degree if he knov ingl ad anccs r profits from unlawful gambling or lottery acti ity b : (1) elling up and operating a gambling device lo the extent that more than one hundred dollar of money is gambled upon or by means of the de ice in any one day, or setting up and operating any slot machine· (2) l:::nguging in bookmaking to the extent that he receives or accepts in any one da more than one bet and a lotal of more than one hundred dollars in bets[.] 22. ndcr § 572.040.1. RS Mo, --A per n commit the offense of promoting gambling in the second degree if he knowingl advances or profit· from unlawful gambling or lottery activity.- 23. Section 572.070, R Mo, states as f'ollows: I. A person commits the o!Tense or posses ion uf a gambling devic~ i1~ with knowledge or the character thereof, he or he manufactures, sells, transports places or possesses, or conducts or negotiates any transaction aflccting or designed lo affect ownership, custody or use of: (I ) A slot machine; or (2) Any other gambling device, knowing or ha ing reason to belie, e that it is lo be used in the State uf Mis ·omi in the advancement of unlawful gambling activity. 2. ·111e offense of possession of a gambling de ·ce is a class A misdeme.anor. 24. Under § 572.090. l, RSMo, "Any room, building or other structure regularly used for any unlawful gambling activity prohibited b this chapter is a public nuisance." 25. Section 51 3. 60, R Mo, states as follows: 6 Any gambling <levic or gambling re(;ord, or any money u ed as bets or slakes in unlawful gambling activir , pos essed or used in violation or this chapter may be seized b any peace offi er and i forfei ted to the tate. Forfeiture procedure shall be conducted as pro ided by rule of coun. forfeited money and the proceed from the sale or forfo ited rropcrt shall be paid into the school fund of the county. Any forfoited gambling <levice or record not needed i11 connection with any proceedings under this chapter and hich has no legitimate use shall be ordered publicly destro ed. 26. Title 11 R 45-30.270 states as follow : ( !) ·111e word premises. as used in sections 13.00- to 313.085 RSMo. means an entire permanently aOhcd structure. Tht division or a stmcture by 11001 -. rooms, or areas to create multiple pn:mi:t • for the conduct or bingo is pr hibitcd. A bingo licen • e mu~t recei e approval from the l,;Ommission prior to using any tructurt: in which it intends lo I lay bingo. ·n,c (2) premi e here any game ol' bingo i being conducted. or\ here any game 1,; of binuo i intended lo be conducted hall be open tor in pection b the ·n,e commi sion or its appointed representative . Ii en ed hall pro ider or the licensed bing organizati n/operator. or any entity determined by the comrni ion or the court require<l lo bave n Ii cense prn uant to Chapter 313, R8Mo. shall permit access lo aid premis , during any rea onable time as requested by lhe conunis::;ion or its representative . (3) Pw ·uant lo 'ection "13.0 . R Mo. no unauthorized gambling or gambling device ". as JefineJ by Chapter 57_, RSMo, hall be permitted on the premises used by a bingo licensee. ·111c bingo Ii nse-c. it.s ollicers and agents shall be responsible rur any violations thu! may occur. (4) ·n1e presence of gambling Jc: icc:s such as. bu1 not limited lo. slot machines, rou lette wheel , or other gambling games holl be prima .facie e idence of violation · of tho e provi'ions ofChaptt!r 72. R M relating to gambling and gambling I rnmotcrs. (5) The commission shall have Lhe right to imrx)s penaltie~ and us1 end. revoke, or deny any license is ·ued under Chapter ~I~, R Mo for any other violations related to ill gal gaming and/or gambling under Mi· ·ouri law. 27. Tille 11 CSR 45-..,0. -35(6 . allows (he Commission lo suspend ·\rny exi ting licen ·e required by the bin°o statute :· 28. Title 11 'SR 45-30.5 0 requir~ • the follm in ,: 7 (1) Licensees. workers. members, partners, agents, and emplo ees of a licensee shall promptly report to the commission any tacts which the licensee has reasonable grounds to belie e indicate a violation of law (other than a traffic violation) or conunission rule committed b) any licensed bingo manufacturer, supplier. or organization, its workers or en1plo_ ees. including. without limitntion, the pcrf wmancc of' licen ·ed activities different from those permitted under its license. * * * (3) In the evt:nt that a licensee "s worker, agent partner. member, or employee knows or should ha c known that an illegal or violent act has been committed in ussociation with bingo acti ities, the indi idunl shall immediately report the occurrence lo the commission and local law enforcement officials, if applicable. and shall cooperate with law enforcement authorities and agents of the commission during the course of any in estigation of lhe occu1Tencc. 29. Licensee acknowledges and understands that under §§ 313 .0 -2( I ), (2), and (8) and 313.070, RSMo, the Commission can discipline Licen ·ee's bingo license for such actions that violate §§ -. I 3.005 lo 313.085 and chapter 572, R 'Mo, lhe rules and regulations of the commis ·ion, and/or order or ruling of the Commission or its agents pertaining to bingo by possessing ii legal gambling devices on its premises. ORDER IT rsAGREED A D STTPULATED THAT as follow ·: I. Wesl Plains Elh Lodge #2418 will pay a line of $1,000.00, lo be paid out of non- bingo funds and made payable lo the H well County Tre.a urer, within 30 days of the Missouri Gaming Commission's approvul of lhi • Settlement greement· and 2. We t Plains Elk- Lodge #24 18 will agree lo obey all laws, including, but not limited lo those concerning the operation requirements for Bingo licensees and will cooperate full with the MGC in all investigations and inquiries into its bingo operations and license. Dated: E:::i:: Missomi Gaming Commi • ion 8 CONSENT AND WAIVER OF HEARING The undersigned persons understand and acknowledge that West Plains Elks Lodge #2418 has the right to a hearing bu1 that West Plains Elks Lodge #2418 has waived the hearing and consented to the issuance of this Consent Order. ;J_.&fL ~e West ~lajn1} ~!ks #2418 c:Jl, 13y: A/4-flt,17 h{. b P.O. Box 45 West Plains, MO 65775 ~ e f : Partner Copilevitz, Lam & Raney, P.C. 310 W. 201h Street, Ste. 300 Kansas City, MO 64108 Nikki D. Evans Date General Counsel Missouri Gaming Commission P.O. Box 1847 3417 Knipp Drive Jefferson City. MO 65109 Executive Director Missouri Gaming Commission P.O. Box I 847 3417 Knipp Drive Jefferson City. MO 65109 9

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