Articles filed under Gambling
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Wheeling approves first video gambling cafe since lifting moratoriumJun 07, 2018 1:00 am - One new video gambling cafe proposed for Wheeling got the go-ahead this week while a second proposal is on hold for now. Village trustees approved plans Monday for May'...
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With cap lifted, Wheeling hearing from video gambling interestsMay 31, 2018 1:00 am - It didn't take long. Just a couple of months after Wheeling lifted its cap on video gambling cafes, two businesses are seeking approval to open the establishments in th...
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Startups preparing to jump into the sports betting marketMay 29, 2018 1:00 am - As the chief executive officer of a fledgling sports gambling company, Tom King said there have been two watershed moments in the last year. One, of course, was the Supr...
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Illinois Lottery says $4 million winner is still a mysteryMay 21, 2018 1:00 am - There may be a millionaire out there who doesn't even know it. The Illinois Lottery says in a news release that whoever purchased the winning Mega Millions Megaplier Qui...
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'We're not going to screw it up': Could be months before Illinois legalizes sports bettingMay 14, 2018 1:00 am - Efforts to legalize sports betting in Illinois will accelerate as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court decision announced Monday lifting a federal ban, but it could be month...
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Supreme Court makes sports betting a possibility nationwideMay 14, 2018 1:00 am - Associated Press WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states,...
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Proposal would give veterans groups a way around gambling bansMay 03, 2018 5:30 am - A Gurnee American Legion post that failed in its attempts to get local approval for video gambling has inspired a legislative bill that would let veterans organizations ...
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Feder: The Score to air VSiN sports betting reportsMay 03, 2018 1:00 am - WSCR 670-AM is about to become the first radio station in the country to broadcast daily reports on sports betting from VSiN - the Vegas Stats & Information Network. Sta...
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Lake in the Hills blocks video gambling at Speedway gas stationApr 30, 2018 1:00 am - Lake in the Hills officials have denied a liquor license request that would allow a Speedway gas station to have video gambling and sell beer and wine for on-site consum...
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Rolling Meadows aldermen formally approve video gamblingApr 27, 2018 1:00 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen have taken a final vote to approve video gambling at bars, restaurants and other establishments. Only Alderman Rob Banger Jr. voted against perm...