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FBI Files Tie Casino, Mob

2 June 2005

News Brief: Two closely held FBI memos that played a central role in the rejection of the Emerald Casino project in Rosemont were revealed in court, giving a glimpse of the alleged organized crime ties dogging the project.

Casino Queen Against East St. Louis Mayor's Plan

1 June 2005

News Brief: East St. Louis Mayor Carl E. Officer’s plan to wrap various city debts into one low-interest payment is meeting with strong resistance from the city's largest taxpayer, the Casino Queen.

Ho-Chunks Shows Commitment to Lynnwood

30 May 2005

News Brief: Proponents of the Ho-Chunk Sports and Expo Center that the money the Ho-Chunk Nation already has pumped into the former Lynwood Soccer Complex, shows the tribe is in Lynwood for the long haul.

Illinois Black Caucus Ends Gambling Expansion Talks

27 May 2005

News Brief: Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus claimed victory Thursday in yanking from the negotiating table discussions of expanded gambling to boost revenue for schools.

Big Names to Testify in Emerald Casino Hearing

26 May 2005

News Brief: Politicians, convicted crooks, an '85 Bear and some big names in Illinois gambling could be called to testify this summer at a state hearing aiming to revoke Emerald Casino's embattled gaming license.

Talks Fail to Settle Charges against Mayor

25 May 2005

Prosecutors and attorneys for Pekin's mayor met for about an hour behind closed doors Tuesday but couldn't reach a deal on misconduct charges.

Illinois Senate Approves Casino Boat's Move

25 May 2005

News Brief: An Illinois Senate committee on Tuesday approved a measure that could help clear the way for the Casino Queen to move its gambling operations off the Mississippi River.

Chicago Mayor Touts Casino Plan

24 May 2005

News Brief: Chicago casino, Mayor Daley, dusted off his 2004 plan for a city-owned gambling venue and said it is more comprehensive than the slots-for-schools proposal now pushed by Governor Blagojevich.

Casino Queen Expects Funding for Expansion

20 May 2005

News Brief: The Casino Queen fully expects East St. Louis to hand over the $11 million it promised the boat last month to help build a larger facility, a casino attorney said Thursday. Without the money, the plans to expand are not feasible, he said.

Illinois Casino Relocation Approved

20 May 2005

News Brief: The Casino Rock Island hit the legislative jackpot Thursday, when the state House of Representatives endorsed a proposal allowing it to relocate.

Lawyer Bets $100,000 on Fairmont Park

19 May 2005

News Brief: A legal high roller from Madison County with a yen to win the Kentucky Derby is staking $100,000 that one big night of horse racing in August will rejuvenate fading Fairmount Park.

Illinois' Casinos, Tracks Could Buy Slots

19 May 2005

News Brief: Illinois’ nine riverboat casinos and five horse racetracks would gain the right to buy 20,000 new slot machines under a deal floated Wednesday by Senate President Emil Jones to inject a projected $580 million into state coffers.

Harrah's Illinois Construction to Begin

19 May 2005

News Brief: Construction is expected to begin next week on Harrah's Metropolis Casino's $62 million hotel and entertainment complex, officials said.

Eagle Games Reports Poker Schedule for 2005

18 May 2005

The WSOP, Celebrity Poker Showdown, DD Poker 2006 and Annie Duke Eagle Games and Donohoe Digital today announced the summer schedule for their best selling DD Tournament Poker franchise.

Illinois Casino Expansion Running Out of Time

18 May 2005

News Brief: Time is running out to get approval for the Jumer's Casino Rock Island's expansion plans.

Gaming Firms Increase Political Donations with Merger in Works

17 May 2005

Two casino companies have significantly increased their political donations as they push for state approval of a merger that would create Illinois' largest gambling empire.

Inside Gaming Column: Gambling Feeling Ill in Illinois

16 May 2005

A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.

Emerald Casino Hires Governor's Donor

13 May 2005

News Brief: The bankrupt Emerald Casino has hired as its defense counsel high-powered Chicago attorney Robert Clifford, a generous contributor to Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the private attorney for the governor's chief fund-raiser.

Emerald Casino Battle Reaches Court

12 May 2005

News Brief: The years long battle over the Emerald Casino finally reached the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday, with opponents of the planned riverboat urging justices to void a 1999 law that steered the operation to Rosemont.

Illinois Top Gaming Regulator Wants More Independence

9 May 2005

News Brief: Illinois’ new top casino regulator, says more resources and more independence for his office will be necessary to keep gaming clean in Illinois.

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