Location: Illinois

Sports bettors in Illinois eagerly anticipating the arrival of a popular Las Vegas operator may finally have some answers. What’s become a... more

The Illinois Gaming Board reported traditional sports wagering handle of $875.4 million for February on Thursday, likely reclaiming the No.... more

Brandon Johnson won the run-off as new mayor of Chicago and the big winners might be proponents of legalized video gambling terminals in... more

Been to Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino but wanted to play table games with live people? That want is now a reality. Live table games will be... more

The Illinois Senate approved a plan Wednesday to help people who may become addicted to mobile sports betting. Senate President Pro Tempore... more

A group of investors wants to build a casino and horse race track in south suburban Richton Park, officials said Wednesday, and Illinois... more

Plans for a casino at Hawthorne Race Course in the west suburbs remain in limbo, with officials saying they are still trying to complete... more

Both candidates for Chicago mayor say they would support legalizing long-outlawed video gambling machines in the city if elected in the... more

Rock Island will help Bally’s renovate and add to its casino and hotel. Monday night, the city council approved a new tax increment... more

Fans hoping to legally wager a few bucks on (or against) the Bears come football season will be able to do so — in the privacy of a... more