GOVERNOR PAT QUINN HAS VETOED THE GAMBLING EXPANSION BILL…SAYING IT FALLS SHORT OF WHAT’S BEST FOR THE PEOPLE OF ILLINOIS.

GOVERNOR QUINN SAYS THE MEASURE DOES NOT CONTAIN ENOUGH REGULATIONS AND ETHICAL STANDARDS…INCLUDING A BAN ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CASINO OPERATORS.

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QUINN SAYS THE LEGISLATION…SETTING UP FIVE NEW CASINOS AND ALLOWING SLOT MACHINES AT THE RACE TRACKS DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH PROTECTIONS. HE WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEEN MORE OVERSIGHT OF THE INDUSTRY.

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LAWMAKERS COULD VOTE TO OVERRIDE THE GOVERNOR’S VETO OF THE GAMING BILL. QUINN SAYS HE’S OPEN TO WORKING ON A NEW VERSION THAT MEETS HIS CONCERNS.