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Casino deal hinges on mining OK - 2004-02-22
The $92 million relocation of Jumer’s Casino Rock Island seems to be going smoothly on at least one front: the city’s role in helping fund the move.

A 24-page development contract between Rock Island Boatworks and the City of Rock Island details the financial incentives that have been negotiated between city officials and the owner of the Illinois Quad-City gambling establishment.

And the city manager and city planner say, so far, that the City Council appears “favorable” to the agreement.
Read the full story at Quad City Times

Illinois Considers Rolling The Dice On Owning A Casino - 2004-02-22
Gaming regulators are looking at a proposal that could give Illinois an even greater jackpot - by allowing the state to own a casino.

Faced with a $2-billion budget deficit, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has said he's open to the concept of state-owned slot machines and roulette wheels. The Illinois Gaming Board will announce a preliminary decision Monday and make a final call in mid-March.

If the deal goes forward, Illinois would be the first state in the country to own a casino.
Read the full story at GamblingMagazine.com