Illinois license narrowed down to three companies - 2004-02-26
Illinois gaming regulators Wednesday chose Harrah's Entertainment Inc., Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. and Midwest Gaming and Entertainment LLC as the three final bidders for a closely-watched casino license intended to be sold at auction in a few months.
The state enacted the greatest incremental tax on casino revenue in the country last year, but is still coveted by gaming businesses interested in developing within close proximity to Chicago, an international airline hub seen as one of the most potentially profitable casino sites in the nation.
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