The Osage River and Gaming Convention, in their quest to establish a casino on the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, has turned to the court to ensure their initiative appears on the November ballot. The ORGC is leading the charge to expand casino establishments beyond the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, as currently allowed by Missouri law. However, before their proposal can move forward, it must first be included on the November 5 ballot.

Unfortunately, the secretary of state recently announced that the Convention’s campaign fell short of the required number of signatures. In Missouri, like in other states, campaigns must gather a specific number of signatures to qualify for the ballot, where voters will then decide on the proposal’s fate.

In response to this setback, the ORGC filed a lawsuit, as reported by the Associated Press, seeking the court’s intervention to add their initiative to the upcoming ballot. The Convention acknowledged the challenges of verifying signatures through multiple petitions, noting the possibility of errors in the process. Nevertheless, they maintained that the valid signatures they collected from voters across the state should be enough to secure a spot on the ballot.

In a statement, the ORGC expressed their confidence in the initiative’s popularity among legal voters and their belief that it deserves a place on the ballot. They are hopeful that the court will recognize the significance of their proposal and take action to include it in the election.

The aim of the ORGC’s efforts is to bring a new casino to the Lake of the Ozarks, promising top-notch gaming and entertainment experiences that will attract tourists from all over Missouri. With the potential for economic growth and enhanced leisure options, the establishment of a casino in this location could be a game-changer for the region.