Penn Gaming reveals intentions for Emerald Casino - 2004-01-31
Penn National Gaming, which owns and runs Penn National Race Course and Charles Town Races, disclosed plans on Friday to buy the bankrupt Emerald Casino Inc. and build a new casino that would be transferred to the state of Illinois at opening and operated by Penn National in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont.
Following the completion of the merger and regulatory authorization by the Illinois Gaming Board, Penn National would establish a $255-million casino entertainment complex in Rosemont, including a 200-room hotel.
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