gambling

IL Bars Already Profiting from Video Gambling

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:54:06 +0000

Some Illinois bar owners say they're already profiting big from video gambling games that went live statewide late last year. Players statewide in December lost nearly $7 million. Establishments kept almost two and a half million dollars, the state earned $1.75 million and cities and counties combined made about $350,000.

IL Lawmakers Return to Springfield

The Associated Press and Whitney Jones — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:32:36 +0000

Illinois lawmakers are facing the final three days of the Legislature’s fall session, but big issues like fixing state pension funds or expanding legalized gambling will probably have to wait for January action. The Senate might consider a House-approved resolution opposing wage increases for state workers this year.

IL Lawmakers Face High-Profile Issues

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:11:55 +0000

Illinois lawmakers will face high-profile issues in their six-day full session that begins Tuesday. Legislators will decide whether to reject vetoes by Governor Pat Quinn on expanded gambling, keeping prisons open and banning assault rifles. Quinn also rejected a plan to add five casinos in the state, but lawmakers hope to avoid overriding the veto and plant to negotiate a deal.

Instant Racing Ruling Overturned

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 16:29:09 +0000

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has overturned a ruling that would have allowed instant racing at horse tracks in Kentucky. But the court is not saying instant racing is illegal.

Gambling expansion goes to Illinois governor

Todd Hatton — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:07:28 +0000

Illinois lawmakers have again approved a massive gambling-expansion plan. The Senate voted 30-26 yesterday in favor of a proposal that creates five new casinos, a land-based site in Chicago and four more riverboat casinos.

Gambling Amendment Dies in Senate

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:52:15 +0000

Governor Steve Beshear’s expanded gambling amendment has failed in the state Senate.

The measure would have allowed for a public vote on whether to legalize casinos in the state. It fell seven votes short of the 23 it needed to move to the House. The shortfall was due largely to fractures in the Democratic caucus.

The bill’s primary sponsor, Republican Senator Damon Thayer, says he’s finished with the issue after nine years of working on it.

Catholic Coalition Opposes Gambling

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:07:09 +0000

Catholic bishops have issued a stern warning about the potential consequences if Kentucky lawmakers approve a proposal to legalize casinos. Catholic Conference of Kentucky executive director Patrick Delahanty distributed a letter to state senators today detailing the concerns of the state's four Bishops who represent some 400,000 parishioners in the state.

“A lot of this opposition is for us is because this is not a reliable source of income, it’s regressive in nature, and we need to find better ways to meet the needs of Kentuckians.”

Afternoon Round-Up 2/14/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:40:44 +0000

Today is I Love Mountains Day in Frankfort, and more than one thousand are expected to attend a rally.

Around the Commonwealth:

Lawmakers have unveiled their constitutional amendment for expanded gambling which would allow for up to seven casinos in Kentucky, but five must be at horse racing tracks.

Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston Wraps Up This Week in Frankfort

Chad Lampe — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:36:19 +0000

This week legislation has been flying around the house and senate in Frankfort, and somewhat surprisingly the house and senate came to an agreement on congressional districts. Kentucky Public Radio’s Kenny Colston speaks with Rick Howlett about the happenings in Kentucky’s State Capitol this week.

Here are a few stories Kenny covered this week:

Commonwealth Group Seeking Casino Gambling

Drew Adams — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:02 +0000

A coalition of groups has formed to press Kentucky lawmakers to approve a constitutional amendment that could legalize casinos in the Commonwealth. The coalition includes several longtime gambling proponents from business and labor.