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Illinois Senate backs statewide gambling referendum plan
The Republican led Senate approved a 41 15 vote on a proposal to require an advisory statewide referendum this fall before any expansion of gambling in Illinois The measure spearheaded by Sen Todd Sieben would place the question on the November ballot but keep the final decision with lawmakers The plan aims to gauge public support for Chicago riverboat gambling while the House prepares to vote on the broader riverboat proposal tied to an $800 million 150 acre complex plus a $500 million theme park expected to create thousands of jobs and substantial tax revenue
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