Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund

PURPOSE: This rule establishes standards for distribution of monies from the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund. (1) Pursuant to Article III, Section 39(g), of the Missouri Constitution, the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund is a dedicated fund to be utilized for the purposes of— (A) Researching and detecting patterns of compulsive gaming; (B) Providing counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers; (C) Developing and implementing problem gaming treatment and prevention programs; and (D) Providing grants to supporting organizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers. (2) The commission shall utilize interagency agreements with the Missouri Department of Mental Health to facilitate the distribution and use of monies from the fund. (3) Such agreements shall include the obligations and responsibilities of each agency, including but not limited to— (A) Utilization of fund monies for the causes and programs specified in Article III, Section 39(g), of the Missouri Constitution; (B) Reporting requirements for use of fund monies; and (C) Submission of budget requests as related to use of fund monies. GAMING COMMISSION AUTHORITY: section 39(g) of Article III, Mo. Const., section 313.004, RSMo 2016, and sections 313.800–313.850, RSMo 2016 and Supp. 2025.* Original rule filed May 14, 2025, effective Nov. 30, 2025. *Original authority: 313.004, RSMo 1993, amended 1994, 2014, and 313.800-313.850, see Revised Statutes of Missouri, 2016 and Supp. 2025.