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Castro And González Renew Push For Illinois Online Casinos for Third Time in Five Years

Members of the Illinois legislature have filed companion bills to legalize online casino play in the state for a third consecutive year

Posted on: February 7, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Minorities-Only’ Investment Offering

A lawsuit was filed against Bally's Chicago for the company's investment opportunity to those who self-identify as women or minorities.

Posted on: February 7, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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Bally’s Chicago Seeks Property Tax Break From City Council

Bally's Chicago is applying for a Class 7 tax incentive, which would temporarily reduce its property taxes by 60%, gradually increasing back to the normal rate over 12 years.

Posted on: January 17, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

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Lack of Parking Reportedly an Issue as Bally’s Chicago Posts Disappointing Revenue at Temporary Location

Bally's Chicago is reporting declining revenue at its temporary location, with parking issues a root cause.

Posted on: January 14, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Reignites Discussion Of Online Casino Legislation

Illinois online casino legalization could be back on the table as the 2025 legislative session begins following comments from the governor.

Posted on: January 9, 2025 | | Hill Kerby

Bally’s Opens Casino Investment Opportunity To Fulfill Agreement With Chicago

The Bally’s Corp. is making a 25% stake in its future Chicago casino available to qualified members of the public

Posted on: December 31, 2024 | | Derek Helling

Newly-Opened Wind Creek Southland Already Ranks Among Illinois’ Top Casinos

Wind Creek Southland Casino ranked fifth among Illinois' 16 casinos for revenue in the month of November despite just being open 22 days.

Posted on: December 12, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

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Peoria Initiates Negotiations to Move Par-a-Dice Casino into Town

Par-a-Dice Casino in Peoria, Illinois, may soon move to more modern, landlocked location in the middle of town.

Posted on: December 10, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Now Open for Business

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino opened its doors for business this week, becoming the second casino to open in the area since August.

Posted on: November 13, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

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As Video Gaming Terminals Proliferate Across Illinois, Galesburg Officials Consider A Moratorium

Galesburg, Illinois' city council must choose whether to cap the number of video gaming terminals (VGTs) or let them spread unchecked.

Posted on: November 8, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

Illinois

Castro And González Renew Push For Illinois Online Casinos for Third Time in Five Years

Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Minorities-Only’ Investment Offering

Bally’s Chicago Seeks Property Tax Break From City Council

Lack of Parking Reportedly an Issue as Bally’s Chicago Posts Disappointing Revenue at Temporary Location

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Reignites Discussion Of Online Casino Legislation

Bally’s Opens Casino Investment Opportunity To Fulfill Agreement With Chicago

Newly-Opened Wind Creek Southland Already Ranks Among Illinois’ Top Casinos

Peoria Initiates Negotiations to Move Par-a-Dice Casino into Town

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Now Open for Business

As Video Gaming Terminals Proliferate Across Illinois, Galesburg Officials Consider A Moratorium

Redeployment Of Gambling Marketing Resources Could Improve Experience For Players

Maryland Legislative Hearing Underscores Complexity of Attempted Sweeps Casino Bans

Arkansas Resolution May Put Question Of Online Casino Legalization To Voters

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand