Casino.org<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u201cCompetition is ultimately good for the state and the consumer,\u201d Aronovitz added. \u201cIt requires better product services and non-gaming amenities, and the better the product the more attractive to the consumer, ultimately keeping the gaming in Illinois, which is better for the state.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further described Illinois as a \u201clarge state with a good base of consumers,\u201d he said. \u201cI anticipate significant interest from many national gaming companies.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe additional development ensures that these entities can provide different products for different clients and add value through multiple properties and player reward programs,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Aronovitz pointed out that \u201cthe most interesting part\u201d of the new law is the \u201cSouthern Illinois, Fairmount Park opportunity… That location has the ability to draw from several existing gaming markets that do not have the footprint offered by Fairmount.”<\/strong><\/p>\n“I am anticipating a development that creates a destination resort with premium gaming, higher purses, and better races and other non-gaming amenities,” he said. \u201cThe governor has already visited that project and I agree that the economic development, job creation and stimulus to non-gaming support industries can transform that area consistent with the tremendous job the track has already done prior to gaming.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Churchill Downs Inc., the majority owner of Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois, plans to add more gaming offerings at the venue as well as a sportsbook. It is also trying to land one of six casino licenses to be offered in the Land of Lincoln. The company may additionally want more gaming choices at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":111088,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,1074],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Churchill Downs Wants To Expand its Gambling Options in Illinois<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n