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Gaming board delays casino finalist decision - 2004-02-20
The Illinois Gaming Board will wait until Wednesday to select three final bidders for the state's only remaining casino license, giving staff two additional days to review the complex bid proposals.

The board also unveiled new details about the bids, which range from $20 million to $506 million.

Nine south suburbs have joined a "second tier" of the revenue-sharing plan connected with Southland Development Group's $250 million bid to build a casino and entertainment complex in Country Club Hills.
Read the full story at Chicago Daily Southtown

Casino Allegedly Alters Rules For Nelly - 2004-02-20
A Jefferson City, Mo., casino may have to pay $50,000 fine for supposedly giving rapper Nelly special treatment. State regulators say the President Casino on the Admiral let Nelly skirt rules intended to limit the amount of money patrons can bet. The Missouri Gaming Commission proposed the fine yesterday (Feb. 19).

The commission alleges the casino violated some 10 state laws and rules while accommodating Nelly, who in the documents is referred to only as the "Patron."
Read the full story at Billboard