Gambling
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Grand Victoria awarded $27 million in lawsuitDec 08, 2014 12:01 am - A jury awarded four suburban casinos more than $80 million in a federal lawsuit that dates back to disgraced former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's time in office. Under the orde...
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Video gambling's spread raising cash, eyebrowsNov 28, 2014 12:01 am - Since video gambling began in Illinois two years ago, the slot-like terminals have been showing up in places lawmakers never imagined - floral shops, laundromats, liquor...
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Libertyville seems unlikely to lift video gambling banNov 19, 2014 12:01 am - An official vote hasn't been taken, but Libertyville leaders appear cool to the idea of lifting the village ban on video gambling. Village trustees seemed to agree with ...
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Input sought on video gambling in LibertyvilleNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - Libertyville officials are seeking public input on the idea of allowing video gambling in the village. A town-hall meeting on the topic is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday a...
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Commission warns Illinois could become 'sucker state'Oct 16, 2014 1:01 am - A Chicago Crime Commission vice president says Illinois could become known as "the sucker state" if it doesn't eradicate unregulated casino-like machines he alleges can ...
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Sugar Grove says no to video gambling at gas stationOct 08, 2014 1:01 am - Sugar Grove officials don't want video gambling at a gas station, at least not anytime soon. The village board, meeting as a committee of the whole Tuesday, told the own...
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Grand Victoria to offer specials for its 20th birthdaySep 23, 2014 5:30 am - Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its 20th anniversary next month, casino officials said. “It's two decades,” said casino marketin...
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Libertyville asked to delay video gambling decisionSep 23, 2014 5:30 am - It's on agenda for tonight, but officials have been asked to think about it
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Rauner not a fan of gambling, airport slotsSep 18, 2014 1:01 am - Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner said Thursday he's not a fan of gambling or a plan to put slot machines at Chicago's international airports, but he wouldn...
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Illinois State Lottery announces end of My3 gameSep 10, 2014 1:01 am - The Illinois Lottery has decided to remove My3 from its draw game portfolio, following a recommendation from its private manager. Northstar Lottery Group initiated the g...