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Alton Casino Revenue Drop Impacts City Budget

16 August 2004

News Brief: A downturn in revenue at Alton Belle Casino has left city officials with fewer dollars to spend.

Illinois Riverboat Dismantled

11 August 2004

News Brief: Eleven years after it was launched with much fanfare, the Aurora gambling boat City of Lights II is in the discard pile.

Chicago-Area Slot Paybacks

27 July 2004

John Grochowski: Slot players looking for a little better run for their money frequently ask which Chicago area casino pays back to players the highest percentage of coins wagered.

Illinois Police Chief Denies Ignoring Illegal Gambling

23 July 2004

News Brief: Maple Park Police Chief Chet Morris pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he ignored rampant illegal gambling in the small town.

Illinois Citizen Group Urges Communities to Stop Casino

15 July 2004

News Brief: Armed with anti-gambling statistics and a promise to fight, a group of residents urged the Lansing Village Board to approve a resolution against the proposed Native American casino in Lynwood.

Q & A with Grochowski

13 July 2004

John Grochowski presents the highlights of a recent Q & A session.

Illinois Lottery Celebrates 30th Anniversary

2 July 2004

n 1974, the Illinois Lottery sold its first ticket. Thirty years and $12 billion in education contributions later, the Lottery celebrated a record sales year and a major anniversary with a 30th Anniversary Birthday Bash.

Illinois' Casino Saga Filled with Missteps

21 June 2004

News Brief: With his apparent decision to revamp the Illinois Gaming Board, Governor Rod Blagojevich has set into motion only the latest in a series of promises by Illinois politicians to make sure that the gambling industry can flourish with integrity.

The State of Gaming in the Chicago Area

16 June 2004

John G. Brokopp: Gamblers in the Chicago area have the rare luxury of choosing from two gaming jurisdictions to play.

Illinois AG Files to Stop Casino Review

14 June 2004

News Brief: Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the Illinois Gaming Board from reviewing a plan that would clear the way for a new casino in Rosemont, saying the board has overstepped its authority.

Illinois Gaming Board Head Stays Out of Emerald Casino Hearing

11 June 2004

News Brief: The Illinois Gaming Board's chairman vowed Thursday not to meddle in a hearing to revoke Emerald Casino's dormant license, a trial-like process set to resume as soon as next month.

Cash Systems, Casino Queen Riverboat Sign Contract

10 June 2004

Cash Systems, Inc. have signed a contract to provide credit card cash advance and ATM services to the Casino Queen Riverboat.

Five Charged in Illegal Bookmaking Operation

10 June 2004

News Brief: Four men and a woman have been charged with operating a $3 million sports bookmaking operation.

Gaming Board Looks at Hiring Outside Counsel

9 June 2004

The Illinois Gaming Board's chairman confirmed Tuesday that he may try to hire outside counsel to help evaluate a plan by Mississippi-based Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. to operate a riverboat casino in suburban Rosemont.

Gambling Opponents Attack Charities

7 June 2004

News Brief: Anti-gambling activists are taking on Illinois’ charity raffles, charging that the high-stakes contests are forms of gambling that often don’t follow the law.

Governor: Chicago Doesn't Need Casino for Convention Business

4 June 2004

News Brief: Chicago doesn't need a casino to compete with Las Vegas for conventions and trade shows, provided McCormick Place unions agree to another round of cost-cutting concessions and pass the savings along to exhibitors, according to Governor Blagojevich.

Casinos Still Touted for Illinois' Budget Woes

3 June 2004

News Brief: Solving a massive budget deficit with an influx of at least $1.8 billion in new gambling money is still a possibility, according to Senator Denny Jacobs.

Finally Some Good News for Illinois Casinos

2 June 2004

John G. Brokopp: There are some encouraging developments at Chicago-area casinos in Illinois.

Chicago-Owned Casino at Center of Gambling Expansion Debate

31 May 2004

News Brief: The most controversial portion of a sweeping gambling expansion package being debated in Springfield, Illinois, is the idea of allowing Chicago to own its own gambling license.

Illinois Mayor Arrested in Gambling Raid

31 May 2004

News Brief: The mayor of Maple Park, Illinois, was released from jail Saturday on bond after he was accused of participating in illegal gambling activities at a tavern, officials said.

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