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Casino Donations Dominate East St. Louis Campaign

9 February 2004

News Brief: The Casino Queen continues to reign when it comes to political donations in East St. Louis.

Illinois' Bids Heavy with Clout

6 February 2004

News Brief: The list of investors in at least two companies vying for the Illinois’ final casino license serve as a who's who of clout.

Analysts: Penn Proposal Bad Deal for Illinois

5 February 2004

News Brief: The fine print in an unusual and seemingly lucrative offer for a now-dormant Illinois casino license would virtually ensure the bidder a quick profit while saddling the state with payments on more than $700 million in new debt, according to gambling industry analysts.

Gambling Expansion Proposed to Help Illinois

5 February 2004

News Brief: A state representative has proposed a drastic expansion of gambling in Illinois.

Judge Delays Emerald Casino Ruling

4 February 2004

News Brief: Judge Eugene Wedoff delayed ruling on any Emerald Casino bankruptcy settlement.

Illinois Governor Considers State-Owned Casino Proposal

3 February 2004

News Brief: Governor Rod Blagojevich says that the state might consider the idea of a state-owned casino for the first time.

Penn's Rivals Question Illinois Proposal

2 February 2004

News Brief: Penn National Gaming's rivals wonder if the fix is in for Penn to manage a state-owned casino, something Governor Blagojevich's office flatly denies.

Penn National Makes Bid on Illinois License

30 January 2004

News Brief: Penn National Gaming has offered to pay more than $500 million for a license to open the state's final riverboat, the rights to which are held by the bankrupt Emerald Casino, according to sources.

Billionaire Gives Up Emerald Casino Claim for Settlement

29 January 2004

News Brief: A California billionaire who accused Emerald Casino executives of reneging on a handshake deal has agreed to accept $650,000 to walk away from his claim.

Illinois Mob-Controlled Video Gambling Grows

26 January 2004

News Brief: There has been a disturbing expansion of mob-controlled video gambling, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.

Illinois Mob-Controlled Video Gambling Grows

26 January 2004

News Brief: There has been a disturbing expansion of mob-controlled video gambling, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.

Illinois Official Pleased With Interest in Casino License

21 January 2004

The Illinois Gaming Board's chairwoman on Tuesday said she was pleased the state received bids from seven companies vying for the state's unused 10th casino license, now held by the bankrupt Emerald Casino.

Illinois Proposals Roll In

20 January 2004

News Brief: Casino operators and communities hurried to get their proposals in for Illinois’ last gaming license before the first formal deadline.

Caesars Entertainment Submits Bid for Chicago Casino

20 January 2004

Caesars Entertainment has submitted an updated bid to construct and operate a world-class, Caesars-branded casino in the greater Chicago area.

Alton Belle Casino's Numbers Down

19 January 2004

News Brief: Alton Belle Casino’s adjusted gross receipts and admissions fell for the second year in a row in 2003.

Illinois Suburbs Join Forces

19 January 2004

News Brief: Leaders from 18 south suburban municipalities have joined forces behind a plan to use Emerald Casino Inc.’s dormant license for a casino in County Club Hills.

Trump Supports Illinois Riverboat License for South Suburbs

19 January 2004

Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts has aligned with Illinois’ South Suburban communities and supports the efforts of the South Suburban communities to develop a riverboat casino to be located in Crestwood.

Illinois City Backs Casino Proposal

16 January 2004

News Brief: Calumet City is backing a Country Club Hills casino proposal.

Illinois License Auction Approved

16 January 2004

News Brief: A judge has allowed an auction of the state's 10th casino license to proceed, but Donald Trump, was forced to withdraw from the bidding.

Southland Group Bets on Casino Proposal

9 January 2004

News Brief: Organizers and developers hope a sprawling casino and entertainment complex in Country Club Hills would beat out other casino plans soon to be paraded before Illinois gaming regulators.

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