[ChicagoJoe]

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Its been in the works for a while. Won't happen. Some lawmakers want 3 casinos built for extra money. Everytime it gets voted on it doesn't pass. I don't plan on ever seeing one downtown, however i do imagine that one or two can still be built in the suburbs.

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I have followed this issue closely and did agree with your post until two weeks ago. Now I have the feeling that our state has cut a deal with the casinos. The gambling expansion bill after being given up for dead is now back and going to save the mass transit system. Governor Blagojevich who from day one said he would not be for any expansion of gambling is now making a 180 degree turn around. With poker players the money goes over the table. With lawmakers the money goes under the table.