Category Archives: Gaming
Statewide Update—May 21, 2012
State Journal-Register—Gambling expansion expected to get another look in legislature, “Two key state lawmakers involved in gambling legislation last week flatly predicted the legislature will vote on an expansion bill before the end of the month. The question is whether … Continue reading
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Gov.’s Gaming Blueprint Deserves a Fair Deal
By Emily Miller Emily is the BGA’s Policy and Government Affairs Coordinator. Contact her at emiller@bettergov.org. As he was threatening to veto a bill authorizing a massive expansion of gambling in Illinois, Gov. Pat Quinn was also releasing a “framework … Continue reading
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Gaming, ‘Smart Grid’ Bills Top Illinois Veto Session Agenda
By Emily Miller Emily is the BGA’s Policy and Government Affairs Coordinator. Contact her at emiller@bettergov.org. The Illinois General Assembly reconvenes every fall for a two-week “veto session.” Technically, state lawmakers are supposed to consider bills the Governor has rejected, but it’s … Continue reading
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IL Gambling Expansion: Andy Shaw Voices BGA’s Concerns in Aug. 4 Chicago Tribune
Earlier this summer, the BGA began shining a light on controversial legislation in Springfield that would dramatically expand gaming in Illinois. To push the process toward more transparency, and to better educate the public, we: hosted a standing-room-only idea forum; … Continue reading
POLL: Expand Illinois Gambling?
A bill to expand gambling in Illinois and authorize a Chicago casino was recently passed by the General Assembly. Now, Governor Pat Quinn must decide whether to sign the bill into law, kill it with a veto, or rewrite and … Continue reading
BGA Forum Shines Light On Controversial Gambling Bill
The Illinois General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 744, a controversial proposal designed to dramatically expand gaming in Illinois and pave the way for a Chicago casino. The bill, which the Legislature passed on May 31, will go before Gov. … Continue reading
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FAQ: The IL Gaming Expansion Bill
This spring, lawmakers passed a large scale gambling expansion bill that will head to Governor Quinn’s desk for him to approve or reject sometime in the coming months. Proponents argue that gaming—a legal industry in Illinois—is a much-needed revenue source … Continue reading
BGA Members to Quinn: Get the Facts Before You Ante Up
When lawmakers hear directly from constituents through faxes, emails and phone calls, they understand the issues that really matter to the people they represent. The BGA’s e-advocacy tool connects our members and followers directly to lawmakers to make sure better … Continue reading →
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