Governor Pat Quinn

IL Horsepeople Against Fantasy Sports

On Monday, May 2, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association decried legislation that would legalize fantasy sports gambling. The group’s announcement also states that, at the same time, lawmakers ha...

Illinois House Approves Gaming Bill

On Wednesday, May 24, the Illinois House passed an expanded gambling bill which would see slot-machine gaming come to state racetracks

Lukewarm Reception For Gaming Bill

November 14, 2011

On Wednesday, November 9, a scaled-back expanded gaming bill, Senate Bill 1849, introduced by Representative Lou Lang, failed to pass the Illinois House

Still Hope For Racinos In Illinois

October 27, 2011

According to a report, a political standoff between Illinois Senate President John Cullerton and Governor Pat Quinn could very well see racino gaming become a reality if the state wishes for any type ...

Quinn Breaks Silence On Gaming Expansion

October 17, 2011

Members of both the Illinois racing community and the state senate have been waiting quite a while for Governor Pat Quinn to officially comment on the expanded gaming bill for the state. Quinn broke h...