Location: Illinois
Illinois lawmakers mull betting on igaming while casino, VGT operators warn it’ll fold
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down Illinois casinos, video gambling terminals, horse racing and professional... more
Illinois gambling regulators target PrizePicks, renewing daily fantasy sports debate
The daily fantasy sports debate is back in Illinois. Nearly a decade after Illinois officials tried — and failed — to clamp down on the... more
Illinois: Delaware North, Eureka Entertainment join forces on slot routes
Casino operator Delaware North has announced that it will meld its slot routes in Illinois with those of Eureka Entertainment’s Universal... more
Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis bringing her cuisine to Penn’s Chicago-area casinos
Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis is bringing her star power and signature dishes to Hollywood Casino Joliet and its future “sister... more
Bally’s Chicago doubles down on Chinatown shuttle service as casino struggles financially
Facing another round of disappointing returns, Bally’s temporary Chicago casino is leaning more than ever on its near round-the-clock... more
Illinois casino revenue up 2.6% year-over-year in February
Assorted gross receipts for Illinois casinos reached $141.3 million in February, up 2.6% from the previous year’s $137.6 million. The... more
Submissions are open for statewide Illinois art contest to address gambling addiction
An Illinois group that helps those who are dealing with a gambling addiction is asking artists to submit work for an annual competition.... more
Bally’s $1.7 billion Chicago casino gains site approval
Bally’s Corp. recently cleared a major construction hurdle for its Chicago location following the formal approval of its site plans by the... more
Illinois host city approves Wind Creek Casino’s property tax appeal
At the Homewood Village Board meeting on Feb. 25, the board approved Wind Creek Casino’s property tax appeal for 2024. The appeal also... more
Bally’s Chicago $250M IPO stalled at SEC; casino refunding deposits of potential minority investors
In a setback to its fundraising efforts and inclusive equity obligations to the city, the $250 million Bally’s Chicago initial public... more


