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by Matthew Blake
5:20pm
Mon Jul 23, 2012
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Fate Of Gambling Expansion Bill Remains Unclear, Doubts Swirl Around Potential For Job Creation

Springfield

Gov. Pat Quinn appears poised to reject a major gambling expansion bill the Illinois General Assembly passed in May, citing ethical concerns. There are also questions about whether SB1849 will deliver the thousands of jobs its supporters promise, a central reason gaming expansion is appealing in the first place.

PI Original
by Steven Ross Johnson
12:05pm
Wed Apr 18, 2012
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Gambling Expansion Bill Likely To Resurface In Springfield This May

Gaming

More than 20,000 jobs and close to $200 million in additional annual revenue is what Illinois stands to gain if proposals to expand the state’s gaming industry go forward, according to the findings of a new study released this week.