Location: Illinois

The sports betting industry is trying to intercept another possible tax hike in Illinois. At the end of August, the Chicago Financial... more

Hawthorne Race Course president Tim Carey told the Illinois Racing Board Sept. 18 he remains committed to building out a casino at its... more

An effort to legalize video gambling terminals in Chicago took a major step forward Tuesday, but now faces opposition from Mayor Brandon... more

Aaron Jaffe represented the northern suburbs in the state House for 14 years before serving as a Cook County judge for nearly two decades... more

The announcement that the coming construction of a permanent casino in Waukegan is now a sure bet was a dream come true for civic boosters... more

A new bar and gambling parlor has bought into East Dubuque’s downtown restoration project. Ms. Hyde’s Hot Slots, located at 198 Sinsinawa... more

Illinois’ casinos reported revenue of $174 million last month, up 24.3% from the $140 million generated in the previous year, boosted by... more

The first two-thirds of a month are in the books and the new land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet is off to a flying start. The $185 million... more

Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, in Collinsville, Illinois, will celebrate its 100th anniversary September 18-20 with giveaways,... more

American Place is getting ready to break ground this fall on its permanent resort and casino in Waukegan after ranking among the top... more