Harrah’s named finalist for Illinois casino license - 2004-02-27
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., the company that controls Louisiana Downs and a one-third interest in Turfway Park, was among the three finalists chosen by the Illinois Gaming Board on Wednesday to buy the state’s final casino permit currently in the possession of bankrupt Emerald Casino.
Midwest Gaming and Development, led by developer Neil Bluhm, and Isle of Capri Casinos are the two additional finalists, bidding $360-million and $351-million, respectively.
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