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Casino Gambling Resumes In Illinois After Months Of Being Shut Down By Coronavirus

Eric Schmid

EAST ST. LOUIS — Dozens waited outside the Casino Queen on Wednesday morning, eager for the first day of gambling in Illinois since the coronavirus…

Gambling revenue from the Casino Queen is a major source of revenue for the city of East St. Louis.

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Former Casino Queen Employees Sue Company Over 2012 Sale

Eric Schmid

EAST ST. LOUIS — Two former Casino Queen employees have filed suit against the casino’s old owners over the 2012 sale of the property that made it…

The main gaming floor at River City Casino

Government, Politics & Issues

East St. Louis Hearing To Address Illinois Gambling Expansion Proposal

A hearing at the Casino Queen in East Saint Louis Tuesday will kick off an Illinois lawmaker’s renewed efforts to expand gambling in the state.Rep. Bob…

An artist's rendering of the River City Casino in Lemay. Pinnacle Entertainment has announced a $82 million expansion at the 18-month-old facility.

Economy & Business

Revenue Down At All Six Casinos In St. Louis Region

New figures show that February was a down month for St. Louis-area casinos.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that all six casinos in the St. Louis…