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Old 04-16-2009, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Cardus
When were casino riverboats approved to operate in Illinois?

Was there a revenue sharing agreement with the Thoroughbred industry in place in the original legislation approving the riverboat casinos?

Riverboats are licensed by the state. Does this make them state-run (public) agents?
I think it was early/mid 90's and there was a revenue sharing agreement in place when they were built (memory wants to say 3% of revenue to be split between the state's horse tracks).
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