Tag: VGTs
Chicago: Video gambling terminals win initial approval, but mayor opposed
An effort to legalize video gambling terminals in Chicago took a major step forward Tuesday, but now faces opposition from Mayor Brandon... more
Illinois restaurant’s loss of video gaming license upheld by judge
Looks like the video gaming machines at a Cicero diner run by businessman Jeffrey Bertucci are going to stay off for now, as a Cook County... more
Illinois: Once linked to mobbed-up video gambling network, Cicero diner operator sues regulators to keep gaming license
Facing the loss of a lucrative video gaming license over long-ago accusations of illicit gambling payouts, connections to reputed mob... more
Accel Entertainment reports record revenue in second quarter, downplays expansion plans
Accel Entertainment reported record quarterly revenue of $335.9 million in the second quarter, an increase of 8.6% year-over-year. But as... more
Illinois tightens rules on gambling ads, banning them from college campuses
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced Monday that it would be adopting new rules to expand existing restrictions. The restrictions... more
Illinois revokes license of Cicero video gambling operator, alleging mob ties
The Illinois Gaming Board has revoked the license of an allegedly mob-connected operator of a video gambling license at a Steak’n Egger... more
Chicago mayor now open to video gambling after lawmakers express frustration
After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says... more
Online sports betting, legal video gaming could be cash cow for Chicago, council members say
Chicago should crack down on illegal sweepstakes machines, tax online sports betting and lift the city ban on video gaming — but only... more
Illinois: Springfield directs video gambling revenue to road maintenance
Video gambling machines are a common sight in Springfield, appearing in gas stations, bars, restaurants, and dedicated gaming parlors.... more
Chicago City Council members pushing to legalize video gambling in city
City Council members are revving up the fight to legalize video gambling in Chicago — even after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s financial team... more
