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Harrah's Joliet Sets the Stage for All New Look

12 January 2005

John G. Brokopp: In light of recent changes and upgrades to its Joliet, Illinois, location, the company is obviously preparing for the day when it will no longer have a Harrah’s branded destination in Northwest Indiana.

St. Louis Area Casinos Win Up

11 January 2005

News Brief: All five riverboat casinos in the St. Louis metropolitan area had more people on the boats and increased revenue in December, the Missouri Gaming Commission and Illinois Gaming Board said.

Gov's Stalling On Gaming Board Costs State Millions

10 January 2005

News Brief: What's going on with the Illinois Gaming Board? What's happening with the 10th casino license? What's with Gov. Blagojevich?

American Gaming and Electronics Awarded License

4 January 2005

American Gaming and Electronics, was awarded a Manufacturer/Distributor license by the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission.

Live Poker Is the Real Deal in NW Indiana

29 December 2004

John G. Brokopp: Interest in the game has reached such heights that casinos were forced to re-think the low visibility to which poker had been relegated in recent years.

Illinois Gaming Board Self-Exclusion Program Enrollment Site Opens in Iowa

22 December 2004

The Illinois Gaming Board announced today that a 24th site to enroll persons in the Board’s Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program has opened in Davenport, Iowa.

Grand Victoria Receives High Industry Honor

22 December 2004

John G. Brokopp: The Grand Victoria Casino deserves a tip o’ the hat for being recognized for sponsoring one of the “Ten Best Casino Promotions of 2004”.

Illinois Schools Wary of Casino Money

15 December 2004

News Brief: The Ho-Chunk Nation is in the giving spirit this holiday season, but leaders at a south suburban school are at odds over whether to take the present.

Ho-Chunk Casino Opponents Call it Quits

13 December 2004

News Brief: Opponents of a planned Ho-Chunk casino in Lynwood are calling for supporters to raise the white flag in light of recent changes to state law making approval for American Indian gaming more difficult.

WMS Board Member Resigns, Makes Accusations

9 December 2004

A WMS Industries board member abruptly resigned last month while firing off a two-page resignation letter that alleges company wrongdoing at the Chicago-based slot machine manufacturer and a personal vendetta by a Wisconsin gaming regulator, documents show.

Mandalay Results, Detroit Rumors Push MGM Mirage Shares Up

3 December 2004

News Brief: Blowout numbers from a merger partner and word of a possible sale of a Detroit casino pushed shares of MGM Mirage to a 52-week high early Friday.

Illinois Schools Finally Received Casino Benefits

2 December 2004

News Brief: Local schools are finally starting to receive direct tax benefits from casinos, more than a decade after the first riverboats began cruising the Des Plaines River.

Technology Gives Harrah's the Edge

29 November 2004

News Brief: Harrah's is a leader in using computer technology to boost gambling. The company can trace 75.6 percent of its gambling revenue back to specific customers.

Mayor: No Link Between Casino Probe and Bankruptcy

24 November 2004

News Brief: Mayor Lyn Howard says there is no connection between a bankruptcy he filed March 18 and his patronage of the Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino in East Peoria.

Illinois Judge Won't Rush Police Chief's Gambling Case

19 November 2004

Kane County Judge Donald Hudson said Thursday he wouldn't bump other cases, especially those involving defendants sitting in jail, for police chief Chester Morris, who is out on bond on allegations of official misconduct and conspiracy to commit gambling.

Gov Reneges on Pledge, Takes Gambling Money

15 November 2004

News Brief: Gov. Blagojevich pledged during his campaign that he wouldn't take contributions from gambling interests, according to a survey that bears his signature.

Illinois Gambling Growth Meets Criticism

12 November 2004

News Brief: Money talks at the state Capitol, but not loud enough to drown out the complaints, questions and demands raised by an effort to expand gambling in Illinois.

Chicago Casino Proposal Hits Snags

10 November 2004

News Brief: A bid to place casinos in Chicago, Waukegan and the south suburbs hit legislative turbulence Tuesday over an attempt to divert as much as $300 million in new casino revenues to Illinois' clout-heavy horse-racing industry.

Senate President: Illinois Governor Supports Casinos

10 November 2004

News Brief: Senate President Emil Jones said Gov. Rod Blagojevich supports a Chicago-owned casino, but aides to the governor insisted he has not yet made up his mind on the issue.

Senate Leader Makes Push for Chicago Casino

10 November 2004

News Brief: Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, D-Chicago, said Monday he is pushing forward with legislation containing a land-based, city-owned casino for Chicago, claiming Gov. Rod Blagojevich supports the idea.

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