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Alton Belle Casino Sued

27 September 2005

News Brief: A woman who fell in the Alton Belle Casino parking lot on Oct. 12, 2003, filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court seeking in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained.

Illinois Casino Law Upheld

23 September 2005

News Brief: A 1999 law that required state casino regulators to relocate Emerald Casino's dormant gaming license from the Mississippi River to a location of Emerald's choosing is not ‘special legislation’ that would require the law to be struck down, Illinois’ high court ruled.

FBI Agent: Mob Boss Discussed Casino Link

21 September 2005

News Brief: The alleged day-to-day boss of the Chicago mob was heard on videotape more than two years ago discussing organized crime's possible involvement with the proposed Emerald Casino in Rosemont, an FBI special agent testified Tuesday.

Investors Criticize Emerald Casino Deal

30 August 2005

News Brief: A group of black, Hispanic and female investors is claiming that Emerald Casino Inc. has so badly botched its effort to sell its dormant casino license that a judge should name a third party to get the job done.

Illinois' Casino Numbers Up

23 August 2005

News Brief: Illinois' five casinos reported total revenue of $112.9 million, up slightly from $111.8 million a year ago. But the revenues were a sharp increase from June, when the five boats totaled $96 million.

Par-A-Dice Renovations Complete

23 August 2005

News Brief: The Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino has completed a $2.7 million, eight-month renovation.

Illinois Officials Hope to Reopen Boat

10 August 2005

Company officials hoped to get the go-ahead today to reopen Harrah's Metropolis Casino, which was closed because of shallow water on the Ohio River.

Shallow Water Forces Closure of Casino

9 August 2005

Low water levels forced the closure of Harrah's Metropolis Casino, the first time the riverboat has been closed because of shallow water since it opened in 1993, officials said Monday.

Study: Beloit Casino Wouldn't Hurt Others

8 August 2005

News Brief: A casino in Beloit won’t hurt revenues at other casinos in southern Wisconsin or northern Illinois, says a study done for the two tribes spearheading the Beloit effort.

Harrah's Holds Job Fair

4 August 2005

News Brief: Harrah's Metropolis Casino hopes to fill 45 positions through a job fair Aug. 9 and give those new workers first crack at 125 new hotel jobs opening up in six months.

Illinois Town Wants Casino Back

3 August 2005

News Brief: East Dubuque leaders are trying to get their gaming license back.

Indiana Riverboat Casino Profits Up

21 July 2005

News Brief: Gross profits at the three riverboat casinos in Southeast Indiana increased 3.5 percent in the month of June vs. the same month a year ago, the Indiana Gaming Commission said Wednesday.

Illinois Gambling Kingpin Found Dead

20 July 2005

News Brief: Thomas Venezia, who ran a gambling empire in the Metro East area until he was dethroned by the federal government 10 years ago, was found dead Tuesday morning in his Belleville house along with his live-in girlfriend.

Casino Touted as Good for Illinois County

20 July 2005

News Brief: Winnebago County and Rockford will benefit greatly from the planned casino complex north of the state line, Beloit and Indian casino leaders told the Rockford Area Economic Development Council Tuesday.

FBI Links Casino, Stephens, Mob

20 July 2005

News Brief: Rosemont mayor says he didn't hold meeting to discuss Emerald.

Lynwood Anti-Casino Resolution Passed

14 July 2005

News Brief: Harvey aldermen Monday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed Lynwood casino.

Illinois Town Bans OTBs

1 July 2005

News Brief: Gambling opponents cheered a new Morton Grove law that bans off-track betting parlors, calling the measure among the first of its kind in the state.

Emerald Casino License Renewed

30 June 2005

News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board has technically renewed the license of the Emerald Casino. But the board made the four-year renewal retroactive to 1999, a move that effectively leaves the license for the controversial casino inactive.

Gurnee Mayor Pressed for Position on Casino

24 June 2005

News Brief: Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik has taken heat at the last two village board meetings about her lack of desire to fight a casino license Waukegan has wanted for the former Lakehurst Mall site, just east of the Tri-State Tollway and Route 120.

Rosemont Threatens Lawsuit

17 June 2005

News Brief: Jockeying over the state's dormant 10th casino license hit a fever pitch Thursday, with Rosemont threatening to sue the Illinois Gaming Board if the panel doesn't immediately transfer the license to the northwest suburb.

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