Illinois Casino License Awarded
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Posted: 2:22 PM Dec 22, 2008
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A new casino is heading to the Chicago area. The Illinois Gaming Board has voted 3 to 1 to award the state's unused casino license to Midwest Gaming & Entertainment.
The vote will allow a casino to open in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines. other finalists for the license included Trilliant Gaming for Rosemont and Waukegan Gaming.
This is the state's 10th casino license.

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Posted by: Rockford Paul Location: Rockford on Dec 22, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Great a wonderful casino we need. I hope it turns out to revitalize the neighborhood like Elgin. NOT

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