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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.

Alleged Rape Victim Sues Casino

22 November 2005

News Brief: A Belleville woman who claims she was raped at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis filed a $1 million lawsuit against the hotel and casino for failing to protect her.

Harrah's to Honor Accidentally Mailed Coupons

22 November 2005

News Brief: Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel is making good on coupons worth $525 in cash that were accidentally mailed last week to some 11,000 regular customers.

Judge: Emerald Casino License Should Be Revoked

16 November 2005

News Brief: Emerald Casino Inc. should be stripped of its long-dormant gaming license in part because of lies and excuses made by the company’s top management, the judge considering the company’s license-revocation case ruled today.

Casino-Closing Proposal Sinking

4 November 2005

News Brief: A bipartisan group of Illinois senators is expressing opposition to a House bill that calls for closing Illinois’ riverboat casinos, a proposal that looks all but scuttled for the time being.

Illinois Votes to Abolish Casinos

28 October 2005

News Brief: Illinois House Democrats voted overwhelmingly Thursday to abolish casino gambling, a move that could end talk of gambling expansion and bolster the political fortunes of socially conservative, Downstate Democrats.

Harrah's Joliet Opens New Entertainment Venue

26 October 2005

Harrah's Joliet will introduce its newest concert and entertainment venue, Stage 151, this week, with a grand opening celebration running Oct. 27 through Oct. 29.

Rock Island Casino Move Approved

19 October 2005

News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board delivered a whale of a decision for Jumer's Casino Rock Island and the city Tuesday, approving a request to move the casino to the city's southwest side.

Illinois Board Support Jumer's Move

14 October 2005

News Brief: Members of the Big Island Conservation District say they are not opposed to the planned move of Jumer’s Casino Rock Island to a site off Interstate 280 and Illinois 92.

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