Argosy Gaming Company was an Alton, Illinois based casino operator.
The company through the political connections of its chairman William F. Cellini received the first gambling license in Illinois in modern times. It began operations in September, 1991 with the opening of the Alton Belle Casino. Among the biggest initial investors was John Connors, brother of Jimmy Connors. Jimmy would later become a substantial investor with both brothers mainta...
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