Location: Illinois

03/07/26 1:11 PM

Gasoline and slot machines: Chicago has opened the door to VGTs

  • Steven Melendez, Chicago Reader
It’s long been frowned upon to drink beer at a gas station. But a quirk in Illinois law has recently led such businesses across the state... more
03/05/26 2:38 PM

Chicago: Architectural precast concrete panels highlight Bally’s Casino progress

  • Daniel Schell, Chicago Yimby
Precast concrete panels along the Chicago River highlight construction progress on the new Bally’s Casino in River West. Those panels get... more
03/03/26 6:53 PM

Accel plans to stay the course, take advantage of new opportunities, through leadership changes

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
It’s a time of transition for Accel Entertainment. Founder and President Andy Rubenstein is leaving his role as CEO and assuming the role... more
03/01/26 11:16 AM

Unable to get a racino built, Chicago’s Hawthorne Race Course files for bankruptcy

  • Kade Heather, Chicago Sun-Times
Hawthorne Race Course filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday in an attempt to restructure its debt, attract a new investor and ultimately... more
02/27/26 3:11 PM

Chicago: Video gambling machine legalization clears hurdle, state says

  • Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune
Video gambling machines are one major step closer to opening in Chicago’s bars and restaurants after clearing a key hurdle this week as... more
02/26/26 7:34 PM

VGT legalization in Chicago clears hurdle as state starts taking applications

  • Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune
Video gambling machines are one major step closer to opening in Chicago’s bars and restaurants after clearing a key hurdle this week as... more
02/26/26 1:40 PM

Illinois Gaming Board approves revised facility redevelopment plan for Par-A-Dice casino

  • Joe Deacon, WCBU
The corporate owner of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino has received permission to move forward with its plan to redevelop the existing East... more
02/24/26 7:04 AM

J&J Gaming ready for more growth nationwide after completing two acquisitions

  • Buck Wargo, CDC Gaming
The Nevada Gaming Commission is poised to give regulatory approval to route operator J&J Gaming related to financing, following its... more
02/23/26 7:33 PM

Illinois governor looks to casino table games for budget help

  • Chris Altruda, Casino Reports
For the first time in three years, the sports betting industry looks like it can breathe easy when it comes to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s... more
02/22/26 2:42 PM

Illinois bill would add oversight officer to state Gaming Board

  • Dominic Genetti, The Edwardsville Intelligencer
The Illinois Gaming Board could get a new addition if a proposed bill in the Illinois House gains traction. That proposal, House Bill 5742,... more