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Illinois Senate passes gambling bill that includes Chicago casino2 May 2013Reuters reports that the Illinois Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would bring much-need revenue to the cash-strapped state by expanding gambling and giving Chicago its first casino. According to Reuters, Chicago would be allotted 4,000 gambling sites for slots and other games for its casino under the bill, and the city also would have an option to place slot machines at its two major airports. The bill includes a gaming inspector general, a political contribution ban for gaming licensees and oversight of Chicago's casino by the Illinois Gaming Board, Reuters reports. |