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Indiana Gambling Revenue Declines In November
As Illinois continues to consider gambling expansion, Indiana is watching its casino revenue drop.
Quinn Says He Won’t Be Signing Latest Gambling Bill
Members of the Illinois General Assembly trying to make a deal with Gov. Pat Quinn over the latest gambling expansion bill have promised him they will pass an ethics ordinance this fall if he will just sign the bill.
Bill For New Casinos Soon To Land On Quinn’s Desk
A bill that would create five new casinos in Illinois will likely land on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk by the end of the month.
Report Commissioned By Quinn Casts Doubt On Gambling Revenues
A new report commissioned by Gov. Pat Quinn says the initial gambling expansion bill passed by lawmakers in May would bring in about $840 million less in new revenue than supporters have claimed.
State Rep Says Gambling Bill Must Pass This Week
If a gambling bill is going to come to a vote, it has to happen this week, according to the architect of the latest incarnation of legislation to expand gambling in Illinois.
Quinn, Lawmakers Discuss Economy; Casinos Don’t Come Up
Gov. Pat Quinn and top Illinois lawmakers talked about jobs at their latest high-level meeting Tuesday.
Future Dim For Alternative Illinois Gambling Proposal
A different gambling proposal that encompasses many of Gov. Pat Quinn’s ideas is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly, but its future is dim.
Quinn Won’t Sign Gambling Bill, Wants Scaled-Back Plan
Gov. Pat Quinn won’t sign a massive gambling expansion bill is proposing, in its place, a scaled-back alternative that would give Mayor Rahm Emanuel a casino in Chicago
Lawmakers Say Revision To Gambling Bill Will Please Everyone
Illinois lawmakers say they have crafted a revision to the expanded gambling proposal that will please everyone, but Gov. Pat Quinn says that’s all news to him.
Quinn: Gambling Expansion Remains Up In The Air
Gov. Pat Quinn is telling reporters a decision on a bill to greatly expand casino gambling in Illinois is still very much up in the air.
Survey: Most Illinois Residents Oppose Gambling Expansion
In a new survey, the Chicago Crime Commission says voters throughout the state are against the expansion of casino gambling, as a bill now on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk would authorize.
Report Shows Illinois Gambling Revenues Dropping
The Illinois Gaming Board is out with its latest revenue report, and again it shows the economy continues to trump spending in casinos.
Religious Leaders To Fight Illinois Gambling Expansion
Gov. Pat Quinn’s office could soon be bombarded with calls from religious leaders as he considers whether or not to sign the gambling expansion bill.
Commission: Gambling Expansion Will Draw Organized Crime
The Chicago Crime Commission is warning Gov. Pat Quinn that if he signs the gambling expansion legislation now on his desk, organized crime will be involved.
Lung Association: Illinoisans Don’t Want Smoking In Casinos
The American Lung Association is touting a new poll which shows most Illinoisans who gamble would rather do it in a smoke-free environment.
Illinois House Votes To Exempt Casinos From Smoking Ban
Illinois lawmakers have begun moving forward with an effort to lift the state’s smoking ban at riverboat casinos located near other states without smoking bans.
Bookkeeper Accused Of Embezzling More Than $1 Million To Pay Gambling Losses
Julie Nowaczyk, 50, drained money from ENR General Machining Co. over a period of more than four years, county police officials say.
State House Set To Discuss Gambling Expansion
While gambling revenues are on the way down, the number of locations where you can place a bet may be on the way up.
Lawmakers To Take Up Gambling Expansion
Illinois lawmakers are expected to take up a major gambling expansion bill this week.
Debate Coming On Slots At Racetracks
State lawmakers will take up debate in the new year over whether to expand gambling.
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