Establishes the Missouri Gaming Bureau

HB 1947 creates the Missouri Gaming Bureau within the Department of Public Safety to handle criminal and regulatory investigations for the state's gaming and lottery industries. The bureau, led by a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer appointed by the patrol superintendent, will investigate violations at casinos (under sections 313.800-313.850) and video lottery operations. It grants bureau members full peace officer authority to enforce gaming rules and investigate violations on casino premises. The bureau will be funded using administrative revenues from the state lottery and gaming license fees, directly affecting casinos, video lottery operators, and the Missouri Gaming/Lottery Commissions.