Argosy Alton
Location: Alton
Year opened: 1991
Employees: 711
Visitors in 2005: 1.45 million
2005 total Illinois tax revenue generated: $29.9 million
2005 local share of tax revenue: $7.1 million
The local share of tax money from the Alton Belle Casino has funded:
- $1 million a year street improvement program
- Development of Alton Riverfront and Alton Marina
- Construction of new Alton firehouse
- Construction of new Alton law enforcement facility
- Development of a "Rainy Day" fund with assets in excess
of $4 million
- Contribution to fund municipal vehicle replacement
The Alton Belle Casino's charitable donations to the community include:
For more information on the Alton Belle, visit www.argosycasinos.com.
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