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Rosemont Threatens Lawsuit

ILLINOIS – As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times: "Jockeying over the state's dormant 10th casino license hit a fever pitch Thursday, with Rosemont threatening to sue the Illinois Gaming Board if the panel doesn't immediately transfer the license to the northwest suburb.

"Meanwhile, the company once thought to be a lock to operate a casino in Rosemont took a more subdued approach. Emerald Casino Inc. affirmed its intent to sell the disputed license; proposed ways the state could address concerns about alleged mob taint in Rosemont by creating a McPier-style government authority, and announced ownership changes designed to eliminate alleged wrongdoers from the company.

"The maneuvering was sparked by a court ruling last week in which Cook County Judge Sophia Hall affirmed a state appellate court decision that the General Assembly meant exactly what it said when it passed legislation stating that the Gaming Board 'shall' transfer the 10th license to a location of Emerald's choosing.

"…A Rosemont attorney interrupted Thursday's Gaming Board meeting to make that point but was swiftly rebuked by Chairman Aaron Jaffe, who said the board would take its time in responding to Hall's ruling. Its next meeting is June 29.

"…But the Rosemont lawyer, David Goroff, emphasized that Hall's ruling is clear: the casino license must go to Rosemont immediately…"

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