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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.

Illinois Lawmakers Cash in on Gambling Money

31 May 2004

News Brief: A major expansion of gambling being debated in the Illinois Legislature comes after a year in which casinos and racetracks funneled thousands of campaign dollars to lawmakers.

Illinois Governor's Casino Liaison Linked to Emerald Casino

28 May 2004

News Brief: Governor Blagojevich's gambling point man last year quietly held stock in a firm co-owned by an Emerald Casino investor who stood to gain from the administration's effort to get Emerald's dormant gaming license running.

Poll: Illinois Voters Cold to Gambling Expansion

28 May 2004

News Brief: Legislation calling for more gambling in Illinois has lost momentum in Springfield and a new poll may help explain a key reason why: Voters overwhelmingly dislike the idea and a significant number say they might vote to oust legislators who backed it.

Illinois Court Won't Hear Rosemont Case

27 May 2004

ews Brief: Illinois’ 10th casino license took a couple more plodding steps toward Rosemont Wednesday as the Illinois Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to a ruling that transferred the license to Rosemont under a 1999 law.

Illinois Expansion Plan Hits Obstacle

26 May 2004

News Brief: Illinois gambling expansion plan hit an obstacle with a dispute over whether to lower taxes on the state's riverboat casinos.

Exec Hints at Stolen Money

26 May 2004

News Brief: Hisashi Shimizu allegedly took millions of dollars from a Toda America Inc. account and sent an e-mail to the company's CEO and sales director saying he was leaving with the money. He was arrested in Las Vegas.

City Council Approves Pro-Casino Resolution

25 May 2004

News Brief: The City Council Monday approved a resolution urging the Illinois Legislature to create a license for a riverboat casino in Rockford.

Illinois Lottery's 30th Birthday Filled with Surprises

21 May 2004

The Illinois Lottery continued its birthday celebration this week with its second winner in the largest second-chance promotion in Lottery history.

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