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Taxes Irk Casino Execs

7 October 2004

Casino executives expressed frustration and concerns over some states’ casino taxes while speaking the Global Gaming Expo.

Illinois Court to Decide Casino Debate

7 October 2004

News Brief: The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to take up the debate over whether the 1999 law that opened the door for a casino in Rosemont is constitutional.

Casino Signs to Sponsor Illinois Arena

5 October 2004

News Brief: The Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino signed a multiyear deal to be a presenting sponsor for a 7,000-seat arena in downtown Bloomington.

Illinois' Casino Industry Unsteady

5 October 2004

News Brief: The Illinois gambling industry as a whole remains unsteady and faces a questionable future.

Penny Lane Is in My Ears and in My Eyes

5 October 2004

John Grochowski: When I made the trek to East Peoria recently for an overnight stay at the Par-A-Dice hotel, I knew exactly what I wanted to see first in the casino.

Gambling Addictions Worsen Closer to Casinos, Experts Say

4 October 2004

News Brief: Two miles from the bright lights, rolling dice and clatter of slot fortunes at the Grand Victoria Casino, Frank Gotthard sits in his quiet, white-walled Elgin office - and waits.

Court Upholds Problem Gambler's Lawsuit Dismissal

4 October 2004

News Brief: Courts are finding that casinos have no duty to protect compulsive gamblers from themselves, even if players are on a blacklist.

Fears of Casino-Related Crime Unfound

4 October 2004

News Brief: In the decade since the Grand Victoria opened, Elgin, Illinois, hasn't been plagued by the crime wave critics said would accompany a casino just south of downtown, according to Elgin police statistics.

WMS Gaming Expands Monopoly Licensed Offerings

4 October 2004

WMS Gaming Inc. has further expanded its popular series of gaming devices based on Hasbro Inc.'s Monopoly game brand with the introduction of eight new game themes.

Casino Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed

1 October 2004

News Brief: A lawsuit against the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin that began with a bang six years ago has ended in a whimper.

Companies Extend Illinois License Bid

16 September 2004

News Brief: Two casino companies have extended their bids for Illinois’ 10th and only unused riverboat license while awaiting the results of an investigation to determine if one of them is a suitable choice.

Chicago Coalition Presents Casino Proposal

10 September 2004

News Brief: A coalition of business, labor and civic leaders is floating a proposal for a downtown Chicago casino that would anchor a newly created entertainment district, just months after Governor Rod Blagojevich gave a thumbs-down to the idea of a casino in the city center.

Illinois Gaming Board Member Comment Raises Eyebrows

2 September 2004

News Brief: Illinois Gaming Board member, William Dugan, has warned another member, ‘When you're going down the road, watch your rearview mirror.’

Priest Sorry for Stealing

31 August 2004

News Brief: A Catholic priest who took more than $200,000 from his church to support his gambling habit says he wants his former congregation to know he’s sorry.

Illinois Gaming Board Chair Resigns

30 August 2004

News Brief: Illinois Gaming Board Chairman Elzie Higginbottom resigned his post Friday, according to Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office.

Stores Cash in on Poker Craze

27 August 2004

News Brief: A growing number of retailers are placing bets on poker products to lure shoppers and generate impulse sales.

Illinois Governor May Expand Gambling

27 August 2004

News Brief: Governor Rod Blagojevich has said he is close to filling a vacancy on the Illinois Gaming Board and he would consider expanding gambling to balance the state budget.

Ho-Chunk Proceeds with Casino in Chicago Suburb

23 August 2004

News Brief: Ho-Chunk nation is pushing forward with plans to develop a casino and entertainment complex in south suburban Lynwood.

Missouri Casino Opts for Tokens

20 August 2004

News Brief: The Casino Queen, like most of its competitors in Illinois and Missouri, is following an industry trend and phasing out tokens in favor of tickets.

Hoosier Lottery Extends Scientific Games Contract

17 August 2004

Scientific Games Corporation reports that the Hoosier Lottery has extended its online lottery contract for three years.

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