Better Days Ahead for Illinois Track

The expanded gaming bill recently signed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker allows casino gaming and sports betting at the state's racetracks, including Fairmount Park (l.) in Collinsville. For 20 years, track officials and area lawmakers had asked for slots to increase purses and attract quality horses. Now, everything has come together for the 94-year old track.

Better Days Ahead for Illinois Track

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Articles by Author: Pamela Jones

Pamela Jones is a long-time freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous regional and national business publications. She also served as public relations manager at Station Casino St. Charles, now Ameristar Casino, and was co-founder and editor of Heart of America Casino & Entertainment News. Pamela and her husband reside in Punta Gorda, Florida.