Location: Illinois
Accel Entertainment’s third-quarter earnings per share drop, but top Wall Street forecasts
A change in fair value of contingent earn-out shares haunted Accel Entertainment for a second consecutive quarter. Earnings per share... more
Bally’s temporary Chicago casino could stay open longer than expected under proposed law
The leaders of Chicago’s first casino say they’re on schedule to move out of their temporary Medinah Temple digs within three years, but... more
Illinois: Betway withdraws application for online-only sports wagering license
Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter announced Thursday that Betway had sought and received permission to withdraw its... more
Chicago casino to remain at temporary Medinah Temple site until 2026
The new Bally’s Casino in downtown Chicago won state regulatory approval Thursday to keep its chips in play at the Medinah Temple for... more
Illinois: Gaming board approves Golden Nugget Danville Casino license
Danville Golden Nugget Casino received its permanent license to operate on Thursday from the Illinois Gaming Board. The board voted 3-0 in... more
Illinois: $2.5M in roadway improvements headed to East State Street at Hard Rock Casino Rockford
City officials plan to widen East State Street turn lanes to accommodate expected traffic increases from the planned opening of the Hard... more
Illinois: Bally’s Chicago propels state’s casinos to September revenue record
Chicago’s first casino made history in a lot of ways. Among them is a record total for casino revenue across Illinois for September.... more
Wind Creek Chicago Southland secures loan to help complete casino construction
After an 18-month delay, the Wind Creek casino project looks ready to proceed. Wind Creek Hospitality, developer of the project being built... more
Illinois surpasses $25 billion in post-PASPA sports wagering handle
Illinois became the fourth state in the post-PASPA era to surpass $25 billion in sports wagering handle Friday after the Illinois Gaming... more
Illinois: As Aurora approves final plans for Hollywood Casino resort, developer says project should begin before end of year
An Aurora City Council committee has approved final plans for the Hollywood Casino resort on Farnsworth Avenue near Interstate 88, with... more

