Gambling
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Gamblers' sports betting losses generate $122 million for Illinois in two yearsMay 21, 2022 1:00 am - Since Illinois sportsbooks began taking bets in March 2020, gamblers have lost more than $812 million wagering on various games, matches, tournaments and races. But the ...
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St. Charles loosens video gambling rules for businesses
May 17, 2022 1:00 am - The city of St. Charles will no longer require businesses to wait a year to apply for a video gambling license. At Monday's meeting, the St. Charles City Council voted 7...
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Lightfoot picks Bally's to run Chicago casinoMay 05, 2022 1:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot has picked her casino winner. It's Bally's, which will get the right to build and operate the potentially lucrative gambling complex. Bally's plans ...
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Sources say Bally's River West casino plan expected to get Lightfoot's nod
May 03, 2022 1:00 am - Mayor Lori Lightfoot is preparing to turn over her cards in the Chicago casino game, with all signs pointing to a winning hand for Bally's Corp. and its River West bid, ...
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Mount Prospect delays penny-per-push gambling tax to 2024Apr 20, 2022 1:00 am - Mount Prospect's penny-per-push tax on video gambling terminals was supposed to go into effect May 1. But on Tuesday, the village board decided to put the tax - expected...
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Man who cooperated with feds against 'Uncle Mick' cuts deal
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Chips valued at $4,000 stolen at Rivers Casino, police sayApr 11, 2022 1:00 am - Someone stole four, $1,000 casino chips off a baccarat table inside Rivers Casino in Des Plaines on Friday, police said. The theft occurred about 1:30 p.m. in a high-lim...
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Palatine approves video gamblingApr 11, 2022 1:00 am - Palatine's village council Monday night voted to allow video gambling in the village beginning July 1. Only one member of the council, Tim Millar, voted against it, sayi...
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West Dundee delays start of video gambling push taxApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - West Dundee village trustees this week agreed to indefinitely defer starting a penny-per-push tax on video gambling machines. The village and several other communities a...
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Casino developer hears resident gripes about traffic, crime - and looming 'millstone'