Location: Illinois
Illinois casino revenue falls 10.3 percent in April as lawmakers ponder online casinos
The Spring Stumble is alive and well among Illinois casinos. Following a national pattern of declining monthly gaming revenue, Illinois’ 15... more
Accel revenue widens, profit narrows
In numbers released after the closing bell today, Accel Entertainment reported a first-quarter profit of $19.5 million, down from $21... more
In earnings call, Full House upbeat on Waukegan, Chamonix
In a break with tradition, Full House Resorts executives plunged straight into first-quarter commentary at the start of Wednesday... more
New product drives Full House quarter
Full House Resorts reported an $11.3 million loss in the first quarter of 2024 after today’s market close. Revenue was up 39.6 percent,... more
Illinois: Bally’s Chicago casino revenue slips to $10.4 million in April
The Illinois Gaming Board reported $137 million in adjusted gross revenue from casino gaming in April, with Bally’s temporary venue in... more
Illinois: Sportsbook alliance pushing back on sports betting tax hike
A coalition of major commercial operators is making its case for why there should not be a tax hike on Illinois sports betting. Gov. JB... more
Chicago mayor wants to explore potential for video gaming terminals
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly eyeing a new revenue stream for the city: video gaming terminals. VGTs have long been a source... more
Illinois online casino legislation is stagnant, but not entirely dead
With three weeks left in the Illinois legislative session, online casino hasn’t generated any public discussion in the state. Illinois Rep.... more
Bally’s revenue up in first quarter, though profit swings to loss
Bally’s Corp. posted a loss of $173 million in the first quarter of 2024, released after the closing bell on Wall Street. This triggered a... more
Illinois Gaming Board approves new gaming licenses, other regulatory measures
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) considered a number of regulatory matters today during its regularly scheduled meeting. IGB Administrator... more

