Location: Illinois

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Friday that officially recognizes gambling disorder as an addiction in Illinois. The legislation, Senate... more

Batavia is looking at changes to its code that could limit the number of video gambling establishments in the city. The city’s code already... more

After initially planning to remove its 70,000-square-foot temporary casino when its permanent Waukegan casino opens, Daniel Lee, the CEO of... more

Rockford City Council heard more than an hour of public comment Monday on a proposal that could allow the city to issue up to $103 million... more

Lawmakers in Illinois are reportedly considering changing the state’s gambling laws again. The proposed changes would increase taxes for... more

Illinois casinos generated $173.6 million in June, up 9.1% year-over-year. The Illinois Gaming Board figures show that slots accounted for... more

Missouri casinos recorded $164.2 million in revenue for June, up 1.8% year-over-year. The Missouri Gaming Commission figures show that... more

Mount Prospect trustees voted this week to change the village’s liquor code, eliminating a one-year waiting period for restaurant liquor... more

When Reeve L. was growing up, his babysitters were the horse tracks in Arlington Heights, Maywood and Stickney, where he’d watch his father... more

Bars, restaurants and other establishments offering video gambling in Illinois were burglarized 473 times in 2025 — an alarming rise from... more