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Rivers Casino is still, six months on, leading the pack for casino revenue.

The new Rivers Casino may have impacted receipts at the Grand Victoria, but it has also improved overall state casino revenue.

Nevada-based casino operators and slot machine manufacturers are evaluating the political and economic landscape of what some hope will evolve into the industry's largest expansion year on record.

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines took in $32 million in revenue during November.

The Jockeys’ Guild has sent letters to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and all state legislators, asking them to “save horse racing in Illinois.”

Gov. Pat Quinn said he would support his own scaled-down proposal, which would allow five new gaming locations, as opposed to nine.

Gov. threatens to veto bill if no reduction in proposed gambling sites.

The American Gaming Association announced finalists for the 2011 Gaming Voice Awards, which recognize the gaming industry’s top achievements in public relations, marketing, advertising and financial and corporate communications.

Gov. Quinn openly critical of gambling bill at State Fair.

Priest who robbed his parish of nearly $300,000 receives jail term.

Illinois and Massachusetts are the two most active gaming expansion markets currently in play.

Rivers Casino opens in Des Plaines to celebrity buzz, but nearby casinos brace for the financial impact on them.

Rivers Casino scheduled to open Monday July 18, 2011.

Gov. Pat Quinn described as asking lots of questions, taking lots of notes at meeting.

Priest expected to enter guilty plea over gambling addiction alleged theft case.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has 45 days to decide whether to sign a massive casino expansion bill in his state.

Gov. did not state he would veto legislation, but called it excessive and top heavy.

Senate approves legislation that would bring a new casino to Chicago and allows slot machines at airports and racetracks.

Harrah's Casino hit hard by flooding in Metropolis, costs could be $2 million.

Rising Mississippi River flood waters have shuttered casino operations in several Southern and Midwestern states this week.