Location: Illinois
Illinois: After years of planning, Golden Nugget casino opens in Danville
The Golden Nugget Danville wasted little time in using a temporary operating permit issued by the Illinois Gaming Board. Thirteen months... more
Illinois: Organization stepping up gambling addiction services in cooperation with Full House’s casino; ‘Not all the casinos do that’
Since May 1, representatives of Nicasa Behavioral Health Services made 122 appearances at a combination of public and private events,... more
Bills on college betting, responsible gambling pass in Illinois legislature
In a last-ditch effort, lawmakers in Springfield have passed two bills impacting Illinois online sports betting. One of them will force... more
Illinois: What to expect when Circa Sportsbook launches
Anticipation is growing ahead of Circa Sportsbook’s launch in Illinois. The operator is hoping to become the eighth legal Illinois sports... more
Illinois tops $1 billion in sports betting handle in March
Illinois sports betting had a fantastic March, breaking the state record for the most handle (money bet) in a month and eclipsing $1... more
EDITORIAL: Not a game when business owner with old mob ties gets an Illinois gambling license
It wasn’t too long ago that the gambling industry was once almost always synonymous with organized crime. You don’t have to be much of a... more
City of Chicago releases new renderings showing ‘evolved’ Bally’s casino design
The design of the planned Bally’s River North casino and hotel complex has undergone a significant makeover that replaces much of the... more
Chicago: Bally’s proposes selling casino stake to some residents
Chicago residents could be offered an ownership slice in the city’s first casino. Its operator, Bally’s, said Tuesday it has proposed the... more
Circa Sports receives license in Illinois, targets August launch date
The anticipated wait for Circa Sports to debut in the legal sports betting market of Illinois is almost over. The Nevada-based sportsbook... more
OPINION: Gambling expansion in Illinois – How much is too much?
Legal gambling — everything from the lottery and sports to video machines and horse racing — is a multibillion-dollar business in Illinois.... more
