Location: Illinois

12/14/23 4:01 PM

Illinois: People speak for and against casino TIF district at Aurora public hearing

  • Steve Lord , Aurora Beacon-News
The complexity of the issues surrounding establishment of a tax increment financing district for the Hollywood Casino resort project were... more
12/13/23 8:40 PM

Illinois: Rivers Casino Des Plaines hit with class action over data breach

  • Hill Kerby, PlayIllinois
Over the summer, Rivers Casino Des Plaines was hit with the same cyberattack that affected larger casinos like MGM Resorts International... more
12/13/23 1:35 PM

Illinois: PENN Entertainment breaks ground for Hollywood Casino Joliet

  • Conor Murphy, Special to CDC Gaming Reports
PENN Entertainment held a groundbreaking ceremony for Hollywood Casino Joliet in Illinois on Wednesday, replacing the company’s... more
12/11/23 7:49 PM

Illinois: Aurora to hold public hearing on Hollywood Casino TIF district

  • Steve Lord, Aurora Beacon-News
The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Dec. 12 on the tax increment financing district proposed for the Hollywood Casino-Aurora... more
12/08/23 2:28 PM

Illinois Gaming Board heralds record year at final meeting of 2023

  • Conor Murphy, Special to CDC Gaming Reports
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) completed its final meeting of 2023, concluding a significant year in the state’s gaming industry.... more
12/07/23 3:52 PM

Illinois: Casino revenue stays steady in November at $130 million

  • Darren Cooper, PlayIllinois.com
Casino revenue in Illinois remains strong … not soaring, but strong. Admissions were just under 1 million people at 15 operating Illinois... more
12/07/23 2:34 PM

Bally’s Chicago revenues flat for November at $7.6 million

  • Robert Channick , Chicago Tribune
Bally’s Chicago revenues were flat for November during its third month of operation, as the casino awaits approval from the Illinois Gaming... more
12/06/23 2:46 PM

Nevada Gaming Control Board recommends Golden Entertainment distributed gaming sale

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
The Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday recommended that J&J Ventures Gaming acquire Golden Entertainment’s Nevada distributed gaming... more
12/03/23 12:53 PM

Bally’s faces federal, local scrutiny over how it secured Chicago casino license

  • The Real Deal
The process through which Bally’s secured the coveted Chicago casino license has come under federal and local scrutiny. One investigation... more
11/30/23 2:44 PM

Illinois: Ground broken for construction of new Hollywood Casino resort in Aurora

  • Steve Lord , Aurora Beacon-News
Aurora took a step into its future this week. The groundbreaking for the $360 million Hollywood Casino-Aurora resort was the first step... more