Gambling
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Arlington Heights panel endorses idea of Bears sportsbook at Arlington ParkSep 29, 2022 5:30 am - Bettors were able to place wagers on horses for nearly a century at Arlington Park. Should the Chicago Bears redevelopment there come to fruition, fans may be able to pu...
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Gambling revenue nets Illinois a record $1.9 billion in a year: Here's what's generating itSep 28, 2022 5:00 am - Gambling revenues in Illinois during the last fiscal year hit an all-time high for the state, with almost $1.9 billion going into its coffers. That beat the previous rec...
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While Bears evaluate Arlington Park, Hawthorne readies for casino constructionSep 23, 2022 1:00 am - Sunday marks the anniversary of the final day of horse racing at Arlington Park, which is now being liquidated as the Chicago Bears continue their due diligence on a pen...
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Suspects flee after Rivers Casino discovers counterfeit $100 billsSep 12, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated with more details about the crime and the suspects. Would-be thieves tried to use five counterfeit $100 bills at a cashie...
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Palatine puts brakes on new video gambling licenses until next yearSep 09, 2022 1:00 am - Months after agreeing to issue its first video gambling licenses, Palatine is taking a pause until next year. The village council voted Tuesday to impose a moratorium on...
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Four charged with stealing $400,000 from video gambling machines in suburbs, elsewhereAug 25, 2022 1:00 am - An earlier version gave an incorrect town for The Winner's Circle. Three people accused of stealing about $400,000 from video gambling machines all across northern ...
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East Dundee gas station allowed to serve beer, wine to make way for video gamblingJul 21, 2022 1:00 am - An East Dundee gas station will be able to serve beer and wine with the creation of a new liquor license that could also bring video gambling to the station. Trustees ap...
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Interim Waukegan casino could open as soon as OctoberJun 10, 2022 1:00 am - Though the finished casino isn't set to be ready until 2025, Waukegan could become a destination for gamblers as soon as October. Aptly named "The Temporary by American ...
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Video gambling at gas stations? East Dundee is looking at proposalJun 08, 2022 1:00 am - East Dundee trustees are considering creating a new liquor license class that could bring video gambling to the village's gas stations. Trustees on Monday discussed the ...
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Chicago City Council signs off on Bally's casino plan
May 25, 2022 1:00 am - Chicago's 30-year quest for a casino and entertainment complex is drawing to a close, amid hopes it will produce the jackpot needed to bail out police and fire pension f...