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Illinois Probe Looks at Casino Tax Funding

12 April 2006

News Brief: An Illinois probe has begun to uncover evidence that the backers of a private foundation benefited personally from the $14 million in casino taxes intended for the resi

Penn National Gaming to Retain Argosy Casino-Alton

7 March 2006

The Illinois Gaming Board has agreed to allow Penn National to retain the Argosy Casino-Alton in Alton, Illinois.

Poker Tournament Held for Animal Shelter

28 February 2006

The Anderson Animal Shelter in Elgin, Illinois, will be hosting a charity Travelin’ Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit the shelter on Saturday, March 11, 2006.

Dab It Poker Released

27 February 2006

News Brief: The inventor of Dab It Poker, a game that mixes poker and bingo, is planning on spreading the game nationally.

Illinois Gambling Revenue Linked to Taxes

24 February 2006

News Brief: Joliet's top financial officer is linking a surge in gambling revenue to the expiration of a two-year state tax increase on casinos.

Casino Queen Hires Contractor

22 February 2006

News Brief: The Casino Queen hired a contractor on Tuesday to build the state's first land-based gaming facility, a gamble the boat operators say is worth it to compete with the growing gaming business across the Mississippi River.

Illinois Governor Suggests Pension Proposal

15 February 2006

News Brief: Governor Blagojevich today will suggest diverting cash from the future sale of Illinois' disputed 10th casino license to reduce the $38 billion shortfall facing the s

Illinois Casinos May Start Carding Everyone

6 February 2006

News Brief: Illinois Gaming Board staffers are readying a plan that would require the 15.3 million people who visit the state's nine riverboats each year to show their driver's licenses before being allowed in.

U.S. Poker Series Hosts Charity Tournament

25 January 2006

U.S. Poker Series today announced that it will be hosting a charity Travelin’ Texas Hold’em Tournament to benefit the Anderson Animal Shelter in Elgin, Illinois on Saturday, March 11, 2006.

Firms Battle Over Illinois Lottery Contract

23 January 2006

News Brief: Two politically connected firms in the running to reap a windfall if Governor Blagojevich brings keno-style gambling to Illinois also are the lone bidders on a $17 million lottery games distribution deal to be awarded by March.

Illinois Riverboat Grants Offered

20 January 2006

News Brief: A window of opportunity was thrown open this week by Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay for any qualifying government and non-profit agencies and organizations in the county to apply for more than $1 million in so-called riverboat grants.

Gambling Overshadows Illinois Projects

17 January 2006

News Brief: The news of a $3 billion construction program in Illinois is overshadowed by plans to fund the projects with expanded gambling.

Illinois Governor's Plans Met with Skepticism

12 January 2006

News Brief: Lawmakers expressed surprise and skepticism Wednesday about Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plan to bankroll a $500 million school construction program with proceeds from a new lottery game.

St. Louis Casinos Post Positive Results

11 January 2006

News Brief: The six St. Louis area casinos overall posted positive results in December, the Missouri Gaming Commission and Illinois Gaming Board reported.

Woman Sues Casino Queen

4 January 2006

News Brief: A woman who claims she suffered grievous pain and mental anguish after falling down a staircase at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis is suing for damages in excess of $50,000.

Waukegan Mayor Pushes for License

4 January 2006

News Brief: Ratcheting up the pressure on the Illinois Gaming Board, Waukegan Mayor Richard Hyde on Tuesday testified before the five-member group, imploring them to award the state's last casino license to his town.

Chicago Allowed Video Gambling Crackdown

23 December 2005

News Brief: The Appellate Court of Illinois is allowing the City of Chicago to enforce get-tough rules for video gambling machines and bar owners who operate them.

Cash Systems Extends Casino Queen Contract

13 December 2005

Cash Systems, Inc. has reported a two-year renewal of its contract to provide credit card cash advance, ATM and check cashing services to the Casino Queen Riverboat.

Rosemont Ups Ante in Casino Bid

9 December 2005

News Brief: In a letter to Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Aaron Jaffe, Rosemont Mayor Donald E. Stephens pledged to give away all the local casino tax money -- estimated at about $

Illinois Senate President Advises on Emerald Case

9 December 2005

News Brief: Close to deciding whether to revoke Emerald Casino's gambling license, the Illinois Gaming Board received some unsolicited advice Thursday from state Senate President Emil Jones.

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