This year, we welcomed 126 paid attendees, including 22 first-time convention attendees. We are always excited to see new faces at the convention and appreciate the ideas, questions, and feedback our first-time attendees bring to the ACGM community.

One of the biggest benefits of the annual convention continues to be the opportunity to connect with others involved in charitable gaming throughout Missouri.

There was plenty of conversation and interaction throughout the weekend as attendees shared experiences, discussed challenges, asked questions, and exchanged ideas.

Communication and collaboration are important to the future of charitable gaming, and we appreciate everyone who participated and contributed to this year's discussions.

We were pleased to welcome All American Bingo to this year's convention.

David and Ashley were available throughout the event to demonstrate new products, answer questions, take orders, and visit with attendees.

All American Bingo also generously sponsored our Friday Evening Social Hour, helping us kick off the convention with an opportunity for everyone to relax, reconnect, and meet fellow attendees.

Thank you to David, Ashley, and All American Bingo for continuing to support ACGM and Missouri's charitable gaming community!

Barb from the Missouri Gaming Commission joined us again this year and participated in an extended question-and-answer session with attendees.

Members submitted questions during the convention, providing an opportunity to receive information directly from the Commission and discuss issues affecting charitable gaming organizations.

During the session, attendees also learned that there are currently 159 bingo operations in Missouri, a number that continues to decline.

We appreciate Barb taking the time to answer the many questions submitted by our members and participate in another productive convention.

Four ACGM Board positions were filled during this year's convention.

Re-elected to three-year terms:

• Gary Grisby
  American Legion Post 131 – Warrensburg
• Larry Krodinger
  Knights of Columbus #1185 – De Soto
• Newly elected to a three-year term:
• Charles Panigot
  Knights of Columbus #5067 – St. Joseph

Newly elected to a one-year term:

• Bruce K. Tarleton
  Golden Valley CFW Post 1894 – Clinton

Congratulations to our returning and newly elected Board members. ACGM appreciates their willingness to serve Missouri's charitable gaming community.

It wouldn't be an ACGM Convention without a little fun!

Throughout Saturday, attendees had opportunities to win a variety of prizes, including:

• Power packs
• Blankets
• Insulated drinkware
• Six-pack coolers
• Shirts

The Saturday Evening Banquet brought even more prizes and drawings, including the 50/50 raffle, a basket raffle, cash, a football-themed prize basket, and a USA-themed cornhole set.

This year's convention meals received plenty of positive feedback from attendees.

Lunch featured BBQ pulled pork and bone-in chicken, while the Saturday Evening Banquet included pot roast and slow-roasted turkey breast.

More importantly, the banquet gave everyone another opportunity to sit down together, enjoy the evening, and wrap up another successful convention.

Convention attendees also had the opportunity to enjoy the Nashville Roadhouse Live Show during their weekend in Branson.

Between convention activities, entertainment, meals, and plenty of conversation, it was a full weekend for Missouri's bingo community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, presented, sponsored, and helped make the 2026 ACGM Annual Convention a success.

Our annual convention is about more than meetings. It's an opportunity for Missouri's charitable gaming community to come together, learn from one another, build relationships, and work toward a stronger future for charitable bingo.

We especially want to thank our 22 first-time attendees. We hope this was the first of many ACGM conventions for you!

We're already looking forward to next year!

📅 September 10–11, 2027

• Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center
  3050 Green Mountain Drive
  Branson, MO 65616

Additional information about registration, hotel reservations, schedules, and convention activities will be announced as it becomes available.

Mark your calendars—we'll see you in Branson in 2027!