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Illinois Governor Nixes Slots at Tracks

Illinois Governor Nixes Slots at Tracks

IIlinois Gov. Pat Quinn has turned thumbs down on slots at the state's race tracks, saying that would be too much expansion of gaming in the Land of Lincoln.

 Monday, October 17, 2011

Help for Illinois Racing? Maybe Yes, Maybe No

In theory, Illinois horse racing should be on the verge of receiving tens of millions of dollars in revenue enhancements after a recent flurry of action by state and federal courts, the state legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn.

 Monday, July 11, 2011
Illinois Senate Approves Racetrack Slots Bill

Illinois Senate Approves Racetrack Slots Bill

The Illinois Senate May 31 gave final legislative approval to a sweeping expansion of gaming in Illinois, including authorization for slot machines at racetracks.

 Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Illinois House Approves Racetrack Slots

Illinois House Approves Racetrack Slots

The Illinois House May 30 passed legislation that would permit slot machines at the state's race tracks as part of a dramatic expansion of gaming around the state.

 Monday, May 30, 2011

Interests Say They Had Votes for IL Slots

Illinois racing interests say they had enough votes to pass a slots-at-tracks bill this week and some say they were sold out by measure's sponsor in the waning hours of the legislative session.

 Thursday, January 13, 2011

Monat to Serve on Illinois Racing Board

Governor Pat Quinn Nov. 9 announced the appointment of Allan Monat to serve as a commissioner of the Illinois Racing Board.

 Monday, November 09, 2009