Illinois' Casino Numbers Up As reported by the Illinois Post-Tribune: "Majestic Star set a record in July, with revenues of $14.2 million, while nearly all of Northwest Indiana's casino boats saw revenue increases from a year ago. "The five casinos reported total revenue of $112.9 million, up slightly from $111.8 million a year ago. But the revenues were a sharp increase from June, when the five boats totaled $96 million. "Majestic Star general manager Troy Keeping credits his casino's marketing efforts for the winning numbers. Former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka has been involved in promotions for about two years for the Gary casino. "…Horseshoe Casino continued to be the region's revenue leader with $38.2 million compared to $36.6 million a year ago. Trump's revenue rose slightly, from $12.9 million in July to $12.3 million a year ago. "Resorts in East Chicago was the only casino that saw its revenues decline from a year ago. Colony Capital LLC bought the casino earlier this year from Harrah's. "…Blue Chip's revenues in Michigan City were $22.4 million in July compared with $22.1 million last year…"
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