gambling

Revenue Down At All Six Casinos In St. Louis Region

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:55:01 +0000

New figures show that February was a down month for St. Louis-area casinos.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that all six casinos in the St. Louis region reported lower revenue last month compared with February 2012.

Figures released by regulators in Missouri and Illinois showed the number of gamblers at the area's casinos also fell.

Illinois Up $1 Million In Nov. From Video Gambling Machines

The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio and s — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:41:52 +0000

Illinois and local cities and towns are starting to cash in on new video gambling terminals.

The Southern Illinoisan reports that the state took in nearly $1 million in additional income in November from more than 1,400 video terminals.

More than $191,000 was distributed to towns and cities where the machines are located.

Video gambling became legal in bars, clubs and truck stops in October.

Ill. Legislators Head To Springfield To Tackle Quinn Vetoes

Julie Bierach — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:16:39 +0000

Illinois legislators are scheduled to go back to Springfield this week to tackle any bills the governor vetoed this year.

Of the major legislation the governor vetoed - one big issue that's had all sorts of trouble getting support is gambling expansion. The measure Governor Pat Quinn vetoed would allow for several new casinos in the state - including one in Chicago. But Quinn has said the bill is flawed - with, quote, "loopholes for mobsters" - but a sponsor of the measure says he's close to having enough votes to override the governor's opposition.

Illinois Video Gambling Brings In $346,000

The Associated Press — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:16:37 +0000

A new report shows that Illinois' fledgling video gambling industry brought in more than $346,000 in revenue for the state in October.

The Illinois Gaming Board's monthly report shows that the state's October take came from nearly $18 million in wagers at 714 machines across Illinois. Local governments where the gambling is offered got nearly $70,000.

Quinn vetoes gambling bill, says it included 'loopholes for mobsters'

Kelsey Proud, Maria Altman and WUIS — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:47:42 +0000

Will be updated. Reporting from WUIS' Rachel Otwell used in this story.

Updated 12:37 p.m. with reaction from Fairmount Park Race Track official

Updated 11:01 a.m. with additional comments from Illinois lawmakers and stakeholders.

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has vetoed a gambling bill on the grounds that it fell "well short of the standards of the people of Illinois."