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Hawaii Legislators Reject Casino Proposal

Plans for a casino in Hawaii are not moving forward after a recent proposal was rejected by lawmakers. On Friday, members of the House Economic Development Committee voted to reject a proposal to bring a casino to Kapolei. The plans was submitted by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and would have created a gambling venue to support the state agency in charge of placing Native Hawaiians on homestead property.

Hard Rock Casino Rockford gains initial approval

The Illinois Gaming Board’s unanimous vote finding “preliminary suitability” allows a group headed by Naperville gambling entrepreneur Dan Fischer to begin laying the groundwork on the long-sought Rockford casino.

Illinois gambling regulators gave an initial green light to what could become the state’s 11th casino Thursday, handing down preliminary approval for a proposed Hard Rock resort in Rockford.