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Mob's 'Mini-Casinos' On The Rise - 2004-01-28
There has been an alarming increase in mob-controlled video gambling, according to the Cook County sheriff's office.

Taverns used to tuck a single machine in the corner. Now, they line up four or more machines "like a mini-casino," a sheriff's spokesman said. Most games are video poker or push-button slot machines.

In weekend gambling raids, sheriff's police seized 46 video gambling machines from 11 bars and restaurants. Most businesses had four or five machines.
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Casino Wants To Offer More Games - 2004-01-28
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino could generate an additional $50 million to $60 million in taxable earnings if it's permitted to offer table games and video poker, state lawmakers were told Monday.

Bob Farinella, the general manager of Prairie Meadows, said such a business expansion would mean increased investment in the facility, more money for charity and community service, and the hiring of up to 600 more employees.

Under current state laws, Prairie Meadows and Iowa's other two racetrack casinos are limited to slot machines.
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