POLITICSJul 2 · 10:30 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESRobert Herguth

Illinois Senate president's campaign takes, then sheds $50,000 contribution from online casino group

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign accepted a $50,000 contribution from ARB Interactive, the parent company of Modo, an online casino group facing allegations of illegal gambling operations in Illinois and Arizona. The campaign later stated it would donate the same amount to local charities. The contribution occurred days before a legislative session on gambling regulation.

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Don HarmonpersonARB InteractiveorganizationModoorganizationFriends of Don Harmon for State SenateorganizationIllinois State Board of ElectionsorganizationArizona’s Department of GamingorganizationIllinois Gaming Boardorganization

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