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Bally's alters construction on permanent Chicago casino amid dispute with city over video gambling

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What happened Bally's has altered construction on its permanent River West casino as the city of Chicago is pushing to allow video poker and other gambling devices at bars and restaurants in the city.

The headline split The left frames it as "Bally’s to stop work on some amenities at permanent Chicago casino development amid video...". The center frames it as "Bally's alters construction on permanent Chicago casino amid dispute with city over video...".

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Left / center-leftBally’s to stop work on some amenities at permanent Chicago casino development amid video gambling dispute

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CenterBally's alters construction on permanent Chicago casino amid dispute with city over video gambling

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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Aug 10, 3:19 AM

Bally's alters construction on permanent Chicago casino amid dispute with city over video gambling

Bally's has altered construction on its permanent River West casino as the city of Chicago is pushing to allow video poker and other gambling devices at bars and restaurants in the city.

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Chicago Sun-TimesNews report · Aug 10, 12:31 AM

Bally’s to stop work on some amenities at permanent Chicago casino development amid video gambling dispute

Bally’s is “resetting the pace of construction” on parts of its permanent Chicago casino development in River West, the company said Sunday. The announcement comes amid an ongoing dispute o...

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