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Report Finds Gambling At a Slowdown in Illinois
Report Finds Gambling At a Slowdown in Illinois
Report Finds Gambling At a Slowdown in Illinois
For years, a Rockford casino has been discussed as part of a gaming expansion bill in Springfield. But a new report could cool talks of any new facilities in the state. According to the Springfield State Journal-Register, a report from the Illinois Legislature says that despite growth in video gambling, the industry is going through slow times: The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accounta
State Rep. Bob Rita Expects Gambling Bill To Pass House [AUDIO]
State Rep. Bob Rita Expects Gambling Bill To Pass House [AUDIO]
State Rep. Bob Rita Expects Gambling Bill To Pass House [AUDIO]
Talk of gaming expansion seems to be an annual tradition here in Illinois. Each year hopes are inflated and every year it seems nothing at all comes of it. Well, this year is no different. Again there is talk about new casinos in the state and again Rockford is part of the discussion...
Tourism Experts Testify on Potential Chicago Casino
Tourism Experts Testify on Potential Chicago Casino
Tourism Experts Testify on Potential Chicago Casino
CHICAGO (AP) — Tourism industry officials say a Chicago casino could generate much-needed revenue along with sparking economic development in the city. Choose Chicago, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and hotel associations testified before a lawmaker panel Monday about gambling expansion plans...
Gaming Expansion Bills Again Under Consideration
Gaming Expansion Bills Again Under Consideration
Gaming Expansion Bills Again Under Consideration
Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Here's another chance for Illinois lawmakers to put a casino in Chicago. Two chances, actually. It's early, yet, but a bill under consideration would finally expand gambling such that the state would have its 11th casino, but the first in the state's largest city...
‘Ask The Mayor’ Highlights: Morrissey on Gambling in Rockford [AUDIO]
‘Ask The Mayor’ Highlights: Morrissey on Gambling in Rockford [AUDIO]
‘Ask The Mayor’ Highlights: Morrissey on Gambling in Rockford [AUDIO]
In the April edition of ‘Ask the Mayor,’ Larry Morrissey answered a listener email about video gaming facilities located across the area and the possibility of Rockford getting a casino license in the near future. The Mayor said the city is hoping to get more control over managing video gaming, but at the moment any location with a state and local liquor license can apply to have gaming machines..
New Report Says Illinois Gambling Revenue Is Increasing
New Report Says Illinois Gambling Revenue Is Increasing
New Report Says Illinois Gambling Revenue Is Increasing
Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Video gambling has been legal for two years in Illinois, and there’s a difference of opinion of whether it’s the reason for a low tide for casinos in the fiscal year that ended June 30. An annual report from the state’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability suggests a connection between video’s popularity and casinos’ decline...
Back To The Drawing Board For Rockford Casino Bill
Back To The Drawing Board For Rockford Casino Bill
Back To The Drawing Board For Rockford Casino Bill
Ryan Hermes -- Illinois Radio Network It’s a return to the drawing board for the architect of a long-stalled gambling expansion plan in Illinois. Claiming the bill wasn’t ready, State Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue Island) did not call gambling expansion for a vote at the end of the spring legislative session...
Illinois Gambling Opponents Want A Vote Prior To Casino Expansion
Illinois Gambling Opponents Want A Vote Prior To Casino Expansion
Illinois Gambling Opponents Want A Vote Prior To Casino Expansion
Jim Anderson - Illinois Radio Network Anti-gambling forces want local referenda in any of the places being eyed for a new casino. It’s what communities deserve, says the Rev. John Alan Boryk, a retired United Methodist pastor from Des Plaines and part of the Stop Predatory Gambling campaign...