<p>No,the lights and sounds of Vegas cannot be found when strolling along Michigan Ave. or Lake Shore Dr., but not far from the city can be found numerous places to whet your gambling whistle.<br />Have an urge to try your luck at the tables or slots? Look no further than several of the Chicago suburbs in both Illinois and Northwest Indiana. <br />Hammond, Indiana has put itself on the map with its Horseshoe Hammond Casino famous not only for its gambling, but also for its intriguing dining options. <br />Lady Luck has come down to live in Joliet with the array of games that can be played at Argosy's Empress Casino or Harrah's Casino Joliet.<br />Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana is sure to rack up some points as well. <br />Gary, Indiana has a casino just waiting for someone to play with. Try your hand at The Majestic Star Casino. <br />Live like royalty at Elgin's Grand Victoria Casino. Aurora and Rock Island will each give you a taste of the good life with the celebrity experience of Hollywood Casino and Jumer's Casino Rock Island (scheduled to open December 2008).</p>
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<p>Games of chance don't bang you on the head with lights and glitz when you're riding down "Main Street" Chicago, but you do have options. Multiple casinos await within an hour's drive to northern Indiana, and there are five different harness and Thoroughbred racing tracks in the Chicago area, as well. If luck's your thing, go for it.</p>
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