2009 May 21 Poker News, Events and Happenings

Gov. Pat Quinn says he’s not ready to sign it into law until he reviews details The Illinois House on Thursday approved a slew of tax increases and the legalization of video poker to pay for a $29 billion statewide construction plan, sending it to a governor who has sent signs it could become leverage next week during budget negotiations that include a major income tax hike.

Gov. Pat Quinn says he’s not ready to sign it into law until he reviews details SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House on Thursday approved a slew of tax increases and the legalization of video poker to pay for a $29 billion statewide construction plan, sending it to a governor who has sent signs it could become leverage next week during budget negotiations that include a major income tax hike.

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A North Las Vegas casino has agreed to pay a $250,000 fine for allowing a group of alleged illegal bookmakers to lay off bets at the propertys race book. Representatives of the Poker Palace on Las Vegas Boulevard North did not dispute the action approved today by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

The Illinois House gave final approval Thursday to legalizing video poker, raising taxes on beer, wine and liquor and increasing vehicle fees to help pay for a $29 billion construction spending plan, sending the plan on to the governor despite a split among suburban lawmakers.

State-related and private colleges made their case for a piece of Gov. Rendell’s proposed video poker revenue in a hearing in the capitol Thursday, pleading for inclusion to tuition aid so far limited only to schools in the state system.