From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois, United States, located about 40 mi (64 km) west of Chicago. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. A brazen robbery attempt of a Brink's armored vehicle outside the Grand Victoria casino in Elgin was foiled Sunday morning when two Brink's guards fired a dozen rounds at the thieves. Grand Victoria Riverboat was founded in 2005, and is located at 250 S Grove Ave in Elgin. Additional information is available at www.grandvictoriacasino.com or by contacting Randy Roberts at (847) 888-1000. The Grand Victoria Casino Elgin Club GVC program has 4 tiers. At most casinos, players can earn points to move to different tiers by playing multiple types of games, including table games and video poker, and at some casinos, you can even move to different tiers by playing keno or bingo. Defendant Elgin River Boat Resort-River Boat Casino (d/b/a Grand Victoria Casino) operates a gaming casino aboard the vessel M/V Grand Victoria on the Fox River in Elgin, Illinois. Plaintiff began working for Grand Victoria in September 1994 as a 'slot floor person.'
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Aztar Indiana Gaming Corp
Aztar Indiana Gaming Corp. | |||
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 38,360 sq. ft | ||
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat Opening Permanent Pavilion Opening Date | December 8, 1995 December 8, 1995 October 17, 1996 | ||
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 44,000 sq. ft. 4 Restaurants 2 Bars/Lounges 1 Premium Passenger Lounge 1 Retail Shop | ||
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,500 300 | ||
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | December 17, 1996 251 1 Restaurant/Buffet 5 Meeting Rooms Room Service | ||
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 2,086,712 | ||
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,359 73 | ||
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,264 | ||
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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| Casino Aztar 421 N. W. Riverside Dr. Evansville, IN 47708 PH: (812) 433-4000 Reservations:1-800-342-5386 |
Blue Chip Casino, Inc.
Blue Chip Casino, Inc. | |||
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 37,040 sq. ft | ||
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | August 2 2, 1997 August 2 2, 1997 | ||
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 87,500 sq. ft. 1 Restaurant 1 Restaurant w/bar 1 Lounge w/bar 1 Snack Bar | ||
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,000 500 | ||
| Projected Hotel Open Date * Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | December 1999 200 | ||
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 1,14 2, 260 | ||
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,199 51 | ||
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,0 21 | ||
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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| Blue Chip Casino 2 Easy Street Michigan City, IN 46360 PH: (219) 879-7711 Reservations: 1-888-879-7711 |
Empress Casino Hammond Corp.
Bovada poker new york. Empress Casino Hammond Corp. | |
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 42,923 sq. ft |
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | June 29, 1996 June 29, 1996 |
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 107,000 sq. ft. 3 Restaurants 2 Bars 1 Retail Shop |
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,450 185 |
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 5,498,234 |
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,374 55 |
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,697 |
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday - Saturday 8am-10am 10am-12pm 12pm-2pm 2pm-4pm 4pm-6pm 6pm-8pm 8pm-10pm 10pm-12am 12am-2am 2am-4am |
| Empress Casino Hammond One Empress Place 825 Empress Drive Hammond, IN 43620 PH: (219) 473-7000 Reservations:1-888-436-7737 |
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort | |||
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 62,600 sq. ft | ||
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat Opening Permanent Pavilion Opening | October 4, 1996 October 4, 1996 July 25, 1997 | ||
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 125,000 sq. ft. 1 Restaurant 1 Restaurant w/bar 1 Lounge w/bar 1 Snack Bar | ||
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,700 296 | ||
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | July 25, 1997 201 pool | ||
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,065,981 | ||
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,314 80 | ||
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,606 | ||
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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| Grand Victoria Casino & Resort 600 Grand Victoria Drive Rising Sun, IN 47040 PH: (812) 438-1234 Reservations: 1-800-472-6311 |
Indiana Gaming Company, L.P.
Indiana Gaming Company, L.P. | |||
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 75,000 sq. ft | ||
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat and Pavilion Opening | December 13, 1996 December 10, 1997 | ||
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 200,000 sq. ft. 1 Fine Dining Restaurant 1 Buffet Restaurant 1 Entertainment Lounge 1 Bar | ||
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 4,000 400 | ||
| Projected Hotel Open Date* Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | May 1, 1998 300 | ||
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,282,884 | ||
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,734 97 | ||
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,587 | ||
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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| Argosy Casino Lawrenceburg 777 Argosy Parkway Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 PH: (812) 539-8000 Reservations: 1-888-274-6797 |
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Majestic Star Casino
Majestic Star Casino | |
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 43,000 sq. ft |
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Pavilion Opening Permanent Boat Opening | June 11, 1996 June 11, 1996 October 27, 1997 |
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 77,313 sq. ft. See Notes Below |
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,000 500 |
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 2,821,022 |
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,550 69 |
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,132 |
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 8am-10am 10am-12pm 12pm-2pm 2pm-4pm 4pm-6pm 6pm-8pm 8pm-10pm 10pm-12am 12am-2am 2am-4am |
| Majestic Star Casino One Buffington Harbor Buffington Harbor Gary, IN 46402 PH: (219) 977-7810 Reservations: 1-888-225-8259 |
BUFFINGTON HARBOR
Majestic Star Casino and Trump Indiana, Inc. share a docking area and pavilion facility known as Buffington Harbor, which provides the following amenities: Skyline Buffet Restaurant, Harbor Steakhouse, Lakeshore Lounge, Miller Pizza, a Retail Shop and Valet parking.
RDI/Caesar's Indiana
RDI/Caesar's Indiana | |||
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 93,000 sq. ft | ||
| Permanent Boat Opening Permanent Pavilion Opening | Unknown Unknown | ||
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 170,000 sq. ft. 4 Restaurants Multi-purpose Coliseum Room 110 acre Nature Preserve Area 18 Hole Champion Golf Course Child Development Facilities Retail Shopping | ||
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons** Crewmembers | Estimated 4,200 Estimated 800 | ||
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Unknown 500 | ||
| Total Admissions for 1997 | Not Applicable | ||
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 2,853 142 | ||
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 90 | ||
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] |
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| Caesar's Indiana Harrison Center 405 N. Capitol, Ste 102 Corydon, IN 47115 PH: (812) 738-3848 |
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership | |
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 53,000 sq. ft |
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | April 18, 1997 April 18, 1997 |
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 105,000 sq. ft. 2 Restaurants 2 Bars Retail shop |
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,750 500 |
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,453,747 |
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,699 82 |
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,392 |
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am –11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
| Showboat Mardi Gras Casino One Showboat Place East Chicago, IN 46312 PH: (219) 378-3000 Reservations: 1-800-746-9262 |
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership
Showboat Marina Casino Partnership | |
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 53,000 sq. ft |
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | April 18, 1997 April 18, 1997 |
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 105,000 sq. ft. 2 Restaurants 2 Bars Retail shop |
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 3,750 500 |
| Hotel Open Date Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | Not Applicable |
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,453,747 |
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,699 82 |
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,392 |
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am –11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
| Showboat Mardi Gras Casino One Showboat Place East Chicago, IN 46312 PH: (219) 378-3000 Reservations: 1-800-746-9262 |
Trump Indiana, Inc.
Trump Indiana, Inc | |
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 37,300 sq. ft |
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | June 11, 1996 June 11, 1996 |
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 77,313 sq. ft. See Notes Below |
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,595 250 |
| Projected Hotel Open Date* Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | September 1998 300 Coffee Shop 2 Banquet Rooms Gift Shop |
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,431,049 |
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,393 59 |
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,073 |
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am-11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1-am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
| Trump Indiana, Inc. 6012 W. Industrial Blvd. Gary, IN 46406 PH: (219) 977-7020 Reservations: 1-888-218-7867 |
BUFFINGTON HARBOR
Trump Indiana, Inc. and Majestic Star Casino share a docking area and pavilion facility known as Buffington Harbor, which provides the following amenities: Skyline Buffet Restaurant, Harbor Steakhouse, Lakeshore Lounge, Miller Pizza, a Retail Shop and Valet parking.
ELGIN, Ill. (STMW) – The reported rape of a 15-year-old girl that occurred inside a men's restroom at an Elgin casino in the middle of a Saturday afternoon began with an off-the-cuff pact to commit an act of prostitution, according to police reports and a court document that quote alleged statements from both the victim and the accused offender.
Family members told police the incident began about 2 p.m. Saturday when a mother dropped off her 15-year-old daughter and one of the teenager's friends at the Clock Tower Plaza shopping center, on National Street across the street from the northwest suburban casino. The mother said she understood that the daughter's friend was going to get a manicure at a nail-care business in the shopping center.
The police report lists an Elgin address for the mother and daughter. But the 15-year-old later told police that the family is homeless when they can't find friends to stay with. She said they need money desperately.
While the girl's friend was getting the manicure, the 15-year-old told police, she wandered around the back of the shopping center and was approached by 32-year-old Christopher A. Turner of Chicago. They talked and Turner offered her money — he told officers $20, the girl told officers $50 according to reports — if she would let him perform a sex act on her.
Needing some more private place to engage in that act, the two told police, they went across the street to the casino pavilion. Police report that a security surveillance video recorded them going into the big, often-busy main-floor men's restroom at 2:19 p.m. together.
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Because it is in the casino's pavilion rather than on the riverboat itself, people entering the restroom involved do not have to prove that they are over 21, as they would if they passed casino guards on their way to gamble aboard the boat.
Once inside the restroom, the two told police, they entered a toilet stall near the far end of the restroom and proceeded to engage in an oral sex act. But, Turner allegedly told police, he became so aroused by this that he couldn't stop himself. He allegedly confessed that he pushed her to the floor of the stall and raped her while she was telling him 'no' several times.
Police reports do not mention whether anyone else was in the restroom at the time.
Police said the surveillance video shows the girl leaving the men's room at about 2:30, followed quickly by Turner.
Witnesses reported that both of them returned to the Watch Tower Plaza parking lot.
By this time the girl's mother had returned to pick her up. The girl told her mother what had happened and pointed out Turner.
Trump Indiana, Inc | |
| Square Footage of Present Vessel | 37,300 sq. ft |
| Commencement of Full-time Gaming Permanent Boat & Pavilion Opening | June 11, 1996 June 11, 1996 |
| Size of Pavilion and Amenities | 77,313 sq. ft. See Notes Below |
| Capacity of Boat: Patrons Crewmembers | 2,595 250 |
| Projected Hotel Open Date* Number of Guest Rooms Amenities | September 1998 300 Coffee Shop 2 Banquet Rooms Gift Shop |
| Total Admissions for 1997 | 3,431,049 |
| Number of EGDs: Number of Table Games | 1,393 59 |
| Employees as of December 31, 1997 | 1,073 |
| Cruise Schedule [Subject to change] | Sunday-Saturday 9am-11am 11am-1pm 1pm-3pm 3pm-5pm 5pm-7pm 7pm-9pm 9pm-11pm 11pm-1-am 1am-3am 3am-5am |
| Trump Indiana, Inc. 6012 W. Industrial Blvd. Gary, IN 46406 PH: (219) 977-7020 Reservations: 1-888-218-7867 |
BUFFINGTON HARBOR
Trump Indiana, Inc. and Majestic Star Casino share a docking area and pavilion facility known as Buffington Harbor, which provides the following amenities: Skyline Buffet Restaurant, Harbor Steakhouse, Lakeshore Lounge, Miller Pizza, a Retail Shop and Valet parking.
ELGIN, Ill. (STMW) – The reported rape of a 15-year-old girl that occurred inside a men's restroom at an Elgin casino in the middle of a Saturday afternoon began with an off-the-cuff pact to commit an act of prostitution, according to police reports and a court document that quote alleged statements from both the victim and the accused offender.
Family members told police the incident began about 2 p.m. Saturday when a mother dropped off her 15-year-old daughter and one of the teenager's friends at the Clock Tower Plaza shopping center, on National Street across the street from the northwest suburban casino. The mother said she understood that the daughter's friend was going to get a manicure at a nail-care business in the shopping center.
The police report lists an Elgin address for the mother and daughter. But the 15-year-old later told police that the family is homeless when they can't find friends to stay with. She said they need money desperately.
While the girl's friend was getting the manicure, the 15-year-old told police, she wandered around the back of the shopping center and was approached by 32-year-old Christopher A. Turner of Chicago. They talked and Turner offered her money — he told officers $20, the girl told officers $50 according to reports — if she would let him perform a sex act on her.
Needing some more private place to engage in that act, the two told police, they went across the street to the casino pavilion. Police report that a security surveillance video recorded them going into the big, often-busy main-floor men's restroom at 2:19 p.m. together.
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Because it is in the casino's pavilion rather than on the riverboat itself, people entering the restroom involved do not have to prove that they are over 21, as they would if they passed casino guards on their way to gamble aboard the boat.
Once inside the restroom, the two told police, they entered a toilet stall near the far end of the restroom and proceeded to engage in an oral sex act. But, Turner allegedly told police, he became so aroused by this that he couldn't stop himself. He allegedly confessed that he pushed her to the floor of the stall and raped her while she was telling him 'no' several times.
Police reports do not mention whether anyone else was in the restroom at the time.
Police said the surveillance video shows the girl leaving the men's room at about 2:30, followed quickly by Turner.
Witnesses reported that both of them returned to the Watch Tower Plaza parking lot.
By this time the girl's mother had returned to pick her up. The girl told her mother what had happened and pointed out Turner.
A man in the area who police described as 'a good Samaritan' grabbed Turner and held onto him until they could get the attention of a police officer who was sitting in his patrol car in the shopping center parking lot.
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That patrolman said he had to handcuff Turner and lock him into the back seat of his squad car because a crowd of angry people soon had assembled and the officer was afraid that mob would attack the suspect.
The girl was taken by ambulance to Provena Saint Joseph Hospital, where she was treated and questioned.
Turner was charged with a Class X felony count of aggravated criminal sexual assault plus felony counts of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse and unlawful restraint. On Monday a judge set his bail at $400,000. He was being held in the Kane County jail pending a July 6 court hearing.
Grand Victoria officials did not return calls Thursday asking for comment.
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