Location: Illinois
Permanent Full House casino breaks ground in Illinois: ‘We kept the vision’
Construction kicked off for a permanent American Place Casino in Waukegan during a Wednesday groundbreaking event, with officials promising... more
Illinois: At Danville casino, revenue ‘keeps creeping up and creeping up’
When Rashad Wilson started as general manager at the Golden Nugget Danville last August, he marveled at how clean the then-2-year-old... more
Illinois: Full House Resorts to break ground on permanent Waukegan casino
More than three years after opening its temporary Waukegan facility in February 2023, Full House Resorts plans to break ground on the... more
Illinois: Hollywood Casino Aurora to open June 24
Penn Entertainment on Tuesday announced the Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat property in Illinois will close at 5:59 a.m. CDT on June 10... more
Horse racing industry seeks lifeline from Illinois lawmakers
Illinois horse racing officials warned lawmakers this week that additional state action may be needed to keep parts of the industry afloat.... more
Illinois: Hollywood Casino Aurora nears June 24 opening
One month before opening day, work is nearing completion at the new location of Hollywood Casino Aurora. The $360 million project — located... more
Land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora near Chicago opens next month [VIDEO]
Starting this summer, the Hollywood Casino in Aurora is moving from its riverboat home onto dry land. It’s expected to open in June... more
Betr buys Illinois broker to secure NFA registration
Betr, the daily fantasy site co-owned by Joey Levy and influencer Jake Paul, has bought approval to operate as a prediction market broker,... more
Illinois: City approves bond for Hard Rock Casino expansion, including hotel
Rockford City Council has approved $103 million in bonds to fund Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s hotel and convention center expansion.... more
Chicago: DraftKings closing its 2-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field
Blaming increased Illinois wagering taxes, DraftKings is shutting down its two-year-old retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field, a high-profile... more

