Articles filed under Gambling
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Will Arlington Park get to keep OTBs? State panel hasn't made a decision yet
Nov 23, 2021 4:27 PM - With their racetrack shuttered, Arlington Park management's bid to keep open their network of off-track betting parlors hit a snag Thursday amid tough questioning and skepticism by state regulators. -
Waukegan casino license delayed as spurned tribe complains of 'rigged process'
Nov 18, 2021 7:48 PM - The lengthy process to select the developer of a new casino in Waukegan just got longer.
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Downers Grove delays decision on video gamblingNov 10, 2021 6:28 PM - Downers Grove commissioners tabled a decision on overturning the village's ban on video gambling this week. Some commissioners said more time was needed to collect date on whether Downers Grove businesses were at a competitive disadvantage with other towns that allow video gambling.
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$5.6 million Lotto ticket sold in Batavia
Nov 9, 2021 4:35 PM - Check your lottery tickets: A Lotto ticket bought at Batavia's KL Liquor and Pantry won $5.6 million Monday, according to Illinois Lottery officials. -
Wheeling approves penny-per-push tax on video gambling, but start date not set
Nov 3, 2021 3:13 PM - In a rushed move prompted by recent action in Springfield, Wheeling trustees have approved a penny-per-push tax on video gambling. -
On second try, Mount Prospect passes "push" tax on video gambling
Nov 3, 2021 11:37 AM - After a false start over the weekend, Mount Prospect trustees on Tuesday approved a "penny-per-push" tax on video gambling machines. -
West Chicago reverses citywide ban on video gambling
Nov 2, 2021 3:50 PM - The West Chicago City Council voted 9 to 5 on Monday in favor of allowing video gambling. Proponents of overturning the city ban pointed out that every municipality surrounding West Chicago has allowed video gambling, and that the city's businesses needed to have a level playing field to compete. Opponents cited a 2018 city referendum when 69 percent of voters chose to opt out of video gambling, which was made legal in Illinois in 2009. -
Upon further review, Mount Prospect gambling measure fails, for now
Nov 1, 2021 7:38 PM - The Mount Prospect village board voted 3-1 at a special meeting Sunday to reserve the right to charge a penny-per-push tax on video gambling, leading Mayor Paul Hoefert to declare "So it passes." However, Hoefert and other village leaders soon found out that he had spoken too soon. -
Mount Prospect beats state deadline for push tax on video gambling
Oct 31, 2021 6:40 PM - In a move to beat a deadline set by Springfield, Mount Prospect trustees voted Sunday to preserve their right to charge a penny-per-push tax on video gambling. -
Chicago dealt five bids for long-sought casino
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