Authorizes the Illinois judge panel, hearing Casino revoke the license.
Staunchly assertion of state power to police its casinos, a federal judge decided Thursday that the Illinois Gaming Board can be equipped with a withdrawal of the consultation on gambling license Emerald Casino Inc.
The verdict was a victory for Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan, blocking a proposal for an agreement with the company bankrupt in June, because it would have Casino officials blamed lack recouping their investments.
The regulation would permit the sale by public auction Emerald’s license, thinking provided the value of $ 350 million - money Dir Rod Blagojevich census was in this year’s budget. Thursday decision, it is unlikely that the licence will soon be auctioned.
Madigan officials in the offices jubilant decision.
“Today’s decision is of great importance,” said spokeswoman Melissa Merz.
“He recognizes that the state and its citizens, when they know that the integrity of the game is protected.”
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