Chicago Casino Could Open By September 9 According To State Regulators
The Illinois Gaming Board will inspect Bally Corporation's temporary Chicago casino soon. The proposed opening date is September 9.
Posted on: August 24, 2023 |
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Illinois Requires Casinos To Individually Consider Job Applicants With Criminal Records
A new law in Illinois extends existing protections for job applicants with criminal records to the state's gaming industry
Posted on: August 15, 2023 |
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Illinois June Sports Gambling Revenue And Handle Numbers Drop Monthly, Increase Year Over Year
Illinois sportsbooks betting handle of $665.8M ranks second in the US with revenue ($52.3M) coming in third in the country for June.
Posted on: August 14, 2023 |
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Bally’s Moves Back Opening Date Of Temporary Casino In Chicago
Bally's opening date of its temporary Chicago casino at the historic Medinah Temple gets delayed for some time in September.
Posted on: August 4, 2023 |
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Illinois Casino License Could Be Up For Reconsideration
Following a successful appeal, the Forest County Potawatomi Community will have their day in court over the Waukegan casino license
Posted on: August 3, 2023 |
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Illinois May Sports Gambling Revenue Up 12.7% From April
Illinois sportsbooks betting handle ($821.7 million) and revenue ($91.5 million) ranked second in the US for May.
Posted on: July 13, 2023 |
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Illinois April Sports Gambling Revenue Tops $81 Million, Only Behind New York
Illinois sports betting revenue of $81M ranks second in the US for April. New York came in first with better revenue and handle numbers.
Posted on: July 13, 2023 |
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Illinois’ Wind Creek Casino Delays Opening To 2025
Wind Creek Hospitality delays opening of new Illinois casino in the south suburbs to 2025. The opening was originally in early 2024.
Posted on: July 5, 2023 |
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Hollywood Casino Aurora Gains City Council Approval To Move To A New Site
Aurora City Council finalized plans to move the Hollywood Casino from the Fox River to a site near the Premium Outlets Mall.
Posted on: June 28, 2023 |
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DraftKings Sportsbook Wrigleyville Will Start Welcoming Diners On June 27
On June 27, the DraftKings Sportsbook in Wrigleyville Chicago will open for beverage and food service with betting still pending licensure
Posted on: June 20, 2023 |
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