Popular culture imagines aliens as creatures made of flesh and bone — but some researchers argue that advanced civilizations would likely evolve beyond biology. Given millions of years of ...

A federal judge has delivered a major blow to the slot-style machines that have quietly spread through Missouri bars, restaurants and convenience stores over the past several years, ruling they are ...

ST. LOUIS – Thousands of video lottery terminals (VLTs) that operate in Missouri gas stations and closely resemble casino slot machines are illegal, a federal judge has ruled. On Friday, a federal ...

Five retail shops in Dunklin County were sued Tuesday by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who alleges the businesses are operating illegal gambling machines on their premises. The ...

State and federal authorities are investigating "illegal" slot machines in Missouri and the flow of money to the companies that own them. The investigation follows a federal civil court ruling that ...

"Whatever that thing is – it's hunting us." Netflix has revealed the first official trailer for an action thriller movie called War Machine, the latest from action director Patrick Hughes (Red Hill, ...

A Torch Electronics slot and gaming machine is photographed on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at a north St. Louis County-area establishment. JEFFERSON CITY — County prosecutors in Missouri could benefit from ...

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A Las Vegas university found the average slot machine hold in the state has grown over the last 20 years, though regulators say the lower payback percentages fall within legal limits. A study from the ...

A financial crisis could be triggered by an announcement that aliens exist, according to Helen McCaw, a former policy expert of the Bank of England. McCaw told The Times of London that politicians and ...

The top five slot machine jackpots won at MGM Springfield in 2025 were all six-figure prizes. On July 16, a $250 bet on the game “All Star Poker 2″ ended in a jackpot prize of $136,000. It was the ...

The Triple Diamond slot by IGT doesn’t waste your time with elaborate backstories; it’s a direct route back to pure Vegas action. This classic 3-reel, 9-payline game is famous for its nostalgic ...