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$14 Million Lottery Jackpot Expires

1 February 2005

A full year after the initial drawing on January 31, 2004, the largest unclaimed jackpot in Illinois Lottery history officially expired last night at 12 midnight.

WMS Gaming Amends Agreement with Its Russian Distributor

1 February 2005

WMS Gaming Inc. has amended its distribution agreement with its Russian distributor, Belco Handels GmbH and its Russian affiliate, ZAO Unicum.

WMS Industries Q2 Revenues Rise

1 February 2005

WMS Industries Inc. reported net income of $3.9 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the company's fiscal Q2 compared to a net loss of $0.4 million, or $0.01 loss per diluted share, for Q2 2004.

$14 Million Illinois Lottery Ticket Still Unclaimed

31 January 2005

After weeks of trying to identify the person holding a $14 million grand prize winning Illinois Lottery ticket, the prize remains unclaimed and is set to expire tonight at midnight if no winner steps forward with the winning ticket.

Illinois Gambling Case Heads to Trial

28 January 2005

News Brief: More than seven months after being charged, 13 defendants facing gambling-related charges in Maple Park are finally all represented by attorneys and should head to trial soon.

Business Improving at Argosy Casino

27 January 2005

News Brief: Alton officials are feeling luckier after several months of improved business at the Argosy Casino.

Argosy Stockholders Approve Merger With Penn National Gaming

20 January 2005

Argosy Gaming Company reports that at a special stockholders meeting this afternoon, its stockholders approved the merger agreement under which Penn National Gaming will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Argosy for $47 per share.

Lottery Winner Told to Lie

17 January 2005

News Brief: Ron Smith was surprised to learn that he was banned from claiming a $995 Illinois Lottery prize because he had been working with the state agency that oversees horse tracks. He was even more surprised when he was encouraged to lie about his employment in order to claim the prize.

Illinois Gaming Board Shorthanded

12 January 2005

News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board's lone two members has called on Governor Blagojevich to name at least one more person to their panel so they can resume doing business.

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.

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