Location: Illinois

A controversial minority set-aside for Bally’s Chicago has been redrafted into an initial public offering (IPO), announced April 23.... more

Fairmount Park kicks off its 100th anniversary season April 22 with an eight-race card and a brand new casino that only seemed to take 100... more

As Homewood officials tout the village’s growth, some small business owners are hopeful the recent opening of the Wind Creek Chicago... more

People have been gambling since the stone age, but placing bets on blackjack, craps and other casino games did not become legal in... more

Since opening last year, Hard Rock Casino Rockford has hosted events ranging from concerts to banquets. But now, it’s preparing for the... more

With the opening of a towering hotel, the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino in East Hazel Crest is offering close-by getaways, gambling... more

Total adjusted gross receipts for Illinois commercial casinos reached more than $170.9 million in March, rising from $152.2 million... more

The City of Washington is increasing the number of video gaming establishments allowed in the community in addition to the number of gaming... more

The nascent Wind Creek Chicago Southland, which continues to gain ground as the state’s fastest-growing casino, is upping the ante Friday... more

Illinois lawmakers are working to classify compulsive gambling as a substance abuse disorder with a bill in the state capitol. If gambling... more