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Mark Twain Casino officially began celebrating 25 years of operations on Friday, July 3, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring seven employees who have remained with the property since 2001.
Led by Vice President and General Manager Ryan Lounsbury, the event welcomed team members, community leaders and guests to commemorate the milestone. During the ceremony, the casino recognized seven employees who have been with the property since opening day, celebrating their dedication, loyalty and lasting contributions over the past 25 years.
The casino, located La Grange, Missouri, is accessible within nine miles of Quincy, Illinois.
Mark Twain Casino is a premier riverboat casino in La Grange, Mo., celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. Located along the scenic Mississippi River, the property features more than 400 slot machines, a variety of video poker and electronic table games and dining at Fireside Bar & Grill. Players can enjoy exclusive rewards through the A-Play Club Rewards Program, as well as promotions, giveaways and entertainment throughout the year. The property is owned by Affinity Gaming, a casino gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas. For additional information, visit marktwaincasinolagrange.com and follow @marktwaincasino on Instagram.
What's Happening This Month at the Mark Twain Casino
- July 25 – Mark Twain Casino’s 25th Anniversary: The property will light up the Missouri sky with fireworks for its official anniversary at 9:30 p.m. Prior to the show, guests can grab a free cupcake at noon and 6 p.m. while supplies last.
- July 11, 18 and 25 – 25 Years of Winning Cash Drawing: Guests can enter Mark Twain Casino’s “25 Years of Winning Cash” drawing on select Saturdays throughout July. Drawing winners will be selected July 11, 18 and 25. Participants can enter daily and receive 25x entries every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The drawings will run from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with one winner receiving $250 cash every 15 minutes. At 9 p.m., all names will go back into the drawing and one $2,500 winner will be selected.
- July 17 and July 25 – Live Entertainment at Fireside Sports Bar & Grill: On Friday, July 17 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., singer-songwriter Allie Crummy will take the stage at Fireside Sports Bar & Grill. Then, on Saturday, July 25, guests can enjoy the sounds of musical duo Kathy & Spencer from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- July 31 and August 1 – $25,000 Cash Getaway: One lucky winner will score big and take home $1,000 cash during this giveaway. Prize recipients will be picked every 15 minutes until 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., all names go back in for a final drawing to win $2,500.
- Jordan Bach, Gambling911.com
