Location: Illinois

08/09/25 12:14 PM

Illinois: Peoria has spent more than $100K in its pursuit of a land-based casino

  • JJ Bullock, Peoria Journal Star
The city of Peoria has spent more than $100,000 on attorneys and consultants in its pursuit to lure a land-based casino to its side of the... more
08/08/25 2:54 PM

Chicago: Top mayoral aide throws cold water on installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway

  • Fran Spielman, Chicago Sun-Times
A top aide to Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to ground the idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports for fear it... more
08/08/25 10:52 AM

Full House revenue flat, losses widen

  • David McKee, CDC Gaming
For the second quarter of 2025, Full House Resorts posted revenue of $73.9 million, compared to $73.5 million in the comparable quarter of... more
08/07/25 1:00 PM

Illinois: New Hollywood Casino slated to open Monday

  • WJOL
The new Hollywood Casino in southwest suburban Joliet is expected to open This Monday. It is located adjacent to the Interstate 80 and... more
08/06/25 3:20 PM

Illinois: Once linked to mobbed-up video gambling network, Cicero diner operator sues regulators to keep gaming license

  • Robert Herguth and Tim Novak, Chicago Sun-Times
Facing the loss of a lucrative video gaming license over long-ago accusations of illicit gambling payouts, connections to reputed mob... more
08/04/25 8:45 PM

Illinois tightens rules on gambling ads, banning them from college campuses

  • Christopher Boyll, WTWO/WAWV-TV
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced Monday that it would be adopting new rules to expand existing restrictions. The restrictions... more
08/03/25 9:32 AM

Illinois revokes license of Cicero video gambling operator, alleging mob ties

  • Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune
The Illinois Gaming Board has revoked the license of an allegedly mob-connected operator of a video gambling license at a Steak’n Egger... more
08/01/25 2:58 PM

Illinois: Golden Nugget Danville gets new General Manager

  • Jennifer Bailey, The News-Gazette
A new general manager for the Golden Nugget Danville casino has been announced on the outgoing manager’s last day. Casino officials said... more
08/01/25 2:40 PM

Illinois: New chair presides over her first Gaming Board meeting

  • Chris Altruda, Casino Reports
Dionne Hayden presided over her first Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) meeting Thursday after being elevated to chair by Gov. JB Pritzker... more
07/27/25 8:32 PM

Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration

  • Jim Talamonti, The Center Square
After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s... more