Location: Illinois
Officials in Chicago suburb split on whether to introduce video gambling
Arlington Heights village board members are at a stalemate over whether to legalize video gambling in town. A 4-4-1 informal vote — with... more
Illinois: All casinos report higher revenue in February, with statewide bump of 18.6%
Illinois casino revenue rises 18.6% year-over-year to $167.6 million in February, fueled by the opening of the temporary Fairmount Park in... more
Judge won’t reverse revocation of Chicago-area diner’s video gambling license
More than seven months after the Illinois Gaming Board revoked a license that had allowed Jeffrey Bertucci’s Cicero diner to operate video... more
Illinois: Aurora working to set liquor rules for new Hollywood Casino resort
The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is... more
Gasoline and slot machines: Chicago has opened the door to VGTs
It’s long been frowned upon to drink beer at a gas station. But a quirk in Illinois law has recently led such businesses across the state... more
Chicago: Architectural precast concrete panels highlight Bally’s Casino progress
Precast concrete panels along the Chicago River highlight construction progress on the new Bally’s Casino in River West. Those panels get... more
Accel plans to stay the course, take advantage of new opportunities, through leadership changes
It’s a time of transition for Accel Entertainment. Founder and President Andy Rubenstein is leaving his role as CEO and assuming the role... more
Unable to get a racino built, Chicago’s Hawthorne Race Course files for bankruptcy
Hawthorne Race Course filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday in an attempt to restructure its debt, attract a new investor and ultimately... more
Chicago: Video gambling machine legalization clears hurdle, state says
Video gambling machines are one major step closer to opening in Chicago’s bars and restaurants after clearing a key hurdle this week as... more
VGT legalization in Chicago clears hurdle as state starts taking applications
Video gambling machines are one major step closer to opening in Chicago’s bars and restaurants after clearing a key hurdle this week as... more
