Location: Illinois
DraftKings bar at Wrigley Field begins in-person sports betting just in time for March Madness, Chicago Cubs season
In-person sports betting is now underway at Wrigley Field. The Draft Kings bar and restaurant in Wrigleyville opened last Summer, but... more
Illinois Gaming Board renews Par-A-Dice Casino owner’s license
The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously to renew Par-A-Dice Casino’s owner’s casino license through March 2028 at its meeting Thursday... more
What to know about Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, set to open in July
Chicagoland is one of the country’s biggest casino gaming hubs, and it’s about to get even bigger. Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino... more
Illinois: Hard Rock Casino Rockford implements ‘revolutionary’ technology into construction
Hard Rock Casino Rockford says it’s a safe bet for the building to complete construction by its August 2024 estimation. The 180,000... more
Illinois reports second-highest casino revenue in 13 months
The Illinois Gaming Board has reported that the state generated nearly $137.7 million in casino revenue in February, the second-highest... more
EDITORIAL: A Chicago casino that’s a slot shed is worse than no Chicago casino at all
Chicago’s new casino was sold to this city on the grounds that here would come a world-class resort facility, replete with hundreds of... more
Bally’s Chicago revenue grows in February as Illinois casinos top $137M, up 16% from January
Bally’s Chicago continued to up its game last month, setting new records for admissions and revenue, and generating more than $1 million in... more
Caesars to feature Chef Rick Bayless restaurants at two properties
Chef Rick Bayless, best known for the PBS series Mexico: One Plate at a Time, is opening two restaurants at Caesars Entertainment... more
Bally’s reveals Chicago casino financing to Nevada Gaming Control Board
Bally’s informed Nevada regulators Wednesday about their plans for a downtown Chicago casino. The company also told the Gaming Control... more
Rush Street Interactive looks south for new growth
Rush Street Interactive shares jumped 19 percent in after-hours trading, following the release of the company’s year-end and fourth-quarter... more




