Originally being from Chicago, I am super excited to hear that the 10th casino in Illinois has finally opened as of July 18, 2011. The building of the casino was top gambling news in my neck of the woods a few years back. I think it fell through due to various permits and licenses. I’m planning a visit to Chicago before summer is over and guess where I’m going. The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines has over 1,000 slot machines (OMG) and 48 table games!
"It really is like going to Las Vegas," said Neil Bluhm, the chairman of Midwest Gaming and casino owner.
I was surprised to hear that some folks had issues with the casino being built. I shouldn’t be surprised because the complainers always swarm around this sort of thing. Gambling is a sin ya know. Well, if that’s so, I going straight to hell in a hand basket. Anita Bedell, executive director of the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems in Springfield, reportedly said “gambling in Illinois isn't worth the increased social costs”.
"During these hard economic times the last thing people need is more opportunities for them to lose their money," she stated.
If it is not one thing it is another. Haters of land based and online casinos must have some vice. No one is perfect.
I read that according to the Illinois Gaming Board’s 2010 annual report, casinos' adjusted gross receipts were down to approximately $1.37 billion compared to $1.42 billion in 2009. Either way, that kind of revenue is bound to give something back to the community.
All I know is that I can’t wait to get my hands on all those slots. My local casino only has about 20 slot machines. Sweet home Chicago!
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