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Legislator must reduce rate increases - 2004-02-02
Fees, which are really taxes in sheep's clothing, have a manner of becoming infinite after a year or so.
So, if the Illinois legislature is going to undo some of the fees it authorized last year, swift action is needed.
The sad news is that even with the fee increases, it's probable that the state will end this fiscal year in debt. Two of the governor's revenue concepts -- the selling of the state's 10th casino license and the sale of the Thompson Center in Chicago -- have not yet occurred.
Read the full story at Herald & Review

What's On The Agenda For The American Gaming Summit In Las Vegas - 2004-02-02
Three of the most distinct casino markets, New Jersey, Illinois and Nevada, were attacked with tax hikes of varying degrees last year.
At the same time, the arguement over new forms of gaming went ahead in key markets within the country.
Exactly what does 2004 have in store?
Read the full story at Gaming Today