Gambling
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Bartlett moves to restrict video gamblingJan 08, 2014 3:22 pm - Fearing that Bartlett could turn into what one official called a “mini Las Vegas,” village leaders are crafting stricter standards for video gambling. Trustees have tak...
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Suburbs near Wisconsin cash in on video gamblingJan 02, 2014 4:30 am - Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmit said he had no idea what to expect when the first video gambling machine flickered on in the village more than a year ago. “Residents said th...
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Island Lake talking gamblingDec 27, 2013 11:31 am - Video gambling machines are banned in Island Lake, but village officials may reconsider their stance on the controversial issue. The village board voted 4-3 in August to...
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Gambling on Island Lake agendaDec 24, 2013 11:41 am - Island Lake trustees will once again discuss video gambling when they gather Thursday night. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Divide...
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Union alleges unfair labor practices at Des Plaines casinoNov 27, 2013 2:00 pm - A service employees union has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, claiming casino management is trying to block workers from uni...
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New Jersey becoming 3rd state to offer Internet gamblingNov 21, 2013 6:34 am - ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — For the first time, people in New Jersey will be able to click a mouse or swipe a screen to gamble online. A five-day trial period of Internet gamb...
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Bartlett says no to video gambling in Town CenterNov 20, 2013 4:15 am - After multiple discussions, the Bartlett village board unanimously rejected a proposal Tuesday for a new video gambling bar that was hoping to open in the Bartlett Town ...
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Elk Grove Village golf course closer to video gamblingNov 15, 2013 4:30 am - The publicly owned Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village is a step closer to getting video gambling machines. The golf course, operated by the Elk Grove Park District,...
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Stella's video gambling bar opens first location in Hoffman EstatesNov 07, 2013 1:45 am - Stella's, a new bar that offers beer and wine, a menu of small plates and video gambling, opened the first of several approved locations in the Chicago area Thursday. Lo...
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Video gambling at Elk Grove golf course edges closerOct 30, 2013 7:08 pm - Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village could become one of the first publicly owned golf courses in the state to have video gambling machines if approved by the Illinoi...