Location: Illinois

05/07/23 1:32 PM

Illinois: Evanston panel votes to consider easing gambling law, allow video machines

  • Bob Seidenberg, Evanston RoundTable
In 2009 the Evanston City Council considered opening the door to legalized video gambling terminals in establishments – but closed it... more
05/05/23 3:26 PM

Chicago: Tribune Publishing to exit Freedom Center printing plant to make way for Bally’s Chicago Casino

  • Robert Channick , Chicago Tribune
After months of negotiation, Tribune Publishing has agreed to leave the Freedom Center printing plant in River West by July 2024 to make... more
05/04/23 3:43 PM

Illinois: Penn Entertainment gets approval to relocate its two casinos in state

  • C.J. Pierre, PlayIllinois.com
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is green-lighting Penn Entertainment’s plans to relocate its two riverboat Illinois casinos. This means... more
04/30/23 5:50 PM

Illinois Gaming Board approves Joliet and Aurora relocations for Hollywood Casino

  • Bob Okon, Shaw Local News Network
The Illinois Gaming Board [last] week approved plans to move the Hollywood Casino, giving a regulatory green light to the relocation of the... more
04/29/23 9:56 AM

Illinois Gaming Board slammed video gambling company for alleged ties to bookmaker, but it’s still reaping millions

  • Tim Novak and Robert Herguth, Chicago Sun-Times
Video gambling machines operated by a politically well-connected businessman have taken in $75 million in bets since state regulators... more
04/27/23 8:53 PM

Illinois legislative committee discusses expanding betting on in-state schools

  • Chris Altruda, Sports Handle
The Illinois General Assembly’s House Gaming Committee held a subject matter hearing Wednesday regarding potentially expanding sports... more
04/23/23 11:50 AM

Illinois sports betting supplier fees bill meets resistance in legislature

  • Matthew Kredell, PlayUSA
A bill to lower exorbitant Illinois sports betting renewal fees for suppliers faced backlash Wednesday in the House Gaming Committee. The... more
04/20/23 4:17 PM

Illinois: Golden Nugget Danville Casino construction wrapping up; no opening date yet

  • Jennifer Bailey, Commercial-News
Construction on the Golden Nugget Danville Casino is finishing up. “We’re still under construction. We’re hoping that construction is... more
04/17/23 7:31 PM

Illinois casino revenue falls as sports betting, video gaming take off

  • Glenn Minnis, The Center Square
With a new multi-billion dollar casino now in the works for the city’s downtown area, Illinois Gaming Board data shows casino revenue in... more
04/15/23 2:33 PM

Illinois: Waukegan casino starting to attract other businesses to the area – ‘an economic engine’

  • Steve Sadin, Lake County News-Sun
Since The Temporary by American Place casino opened approximately two months ago, another new business began selling to customers nearby in... more