Location: Illinois
Illinois: R&B icon Patti LaBelle coming to new Hollywood Casino Joliet
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Patti LaBelle will bring her 80/65 Tour to the brand-new Hollywood Casino Joliet on Friday, Nov. 14.... more
Illinois bettor backlash begins over new fees, minimum bets
With the kickoff to the NFL season days away, Illinois bettors woke up Labor Day morning to a harsh new reality: either minimum bet limits... more
Illinois: Hard Rock Casino Rockford unveils new slot machines honoring Rockford Peaches
Hard Rock Casino Rockford has unveiled three custom Rockford Peaches-themed slot machines, celebrating the historic All-American Girls... more
Chicago: Bally’s Casino scores another permit at 705 W. Chicago
A core and shell permit has been issued for both the casino building and hotel tower for Bally’s Chicago Casino at 705 W. Chicago Ave.... more
Illinois: What water-based gaming means for the future of Boyd’s Par-A-Dice casino
What constitutes a body of water when it comes to keeping the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria? Last year, Boyd Gaming, the parent company... more
Illinois restaurant’s loss of video gaming license upheld by judge
Looks like the video gaming machines at a Cicero diner run by businessman Jeffrey Bertucci are going to stay off for now, as a Cook County... more
With two area casinos and ESPN Bet, Penn becomes partner of NFL’s Chicago Bears
Penn Entertainment has taken the Windy City by storm. The company announced Wednesday it joined forces with the Chicago Bears, signing a... more
Chef Fabio Viviani brings culinary vision to Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort
After an evaluation by Colicchio Consulting, Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort in Illinois has selected chef and... more
Full House’s Waukegan casino, still in temporary quarters, opens poker room ahead of schedule
Hundreds of slot machines, dozens of table games — like blackjack, roulette and craps — along with a variety of restaurants were always... more
Illinois: ESPN Bet moves to $1 sports wagering minimum
The PENN Entertainment-owned sportsbook operator adjusted its minimum wagering limit in response to the new per-bet tax in Illinois,... more


