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Casino Lighted Frame with Illinois Casinos and May 2023 revenue

May 2023 Casino Revenue Up 4.7% On The Year In Illinois

Illinois casinos generated over $122M in May. The figure is a 4.7% yearly uprise (from 116.6M), but a 4.7% monthly decrease (from $128M).

Posted on: June 12, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Aurora Commissioners Question Hollywood Casino Traffic

Traffic Still A Concern As Penn Works To Move Illinois Riverboat Casino To Land

The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone the site of the new Hollywood Casino but had concerns about traffic.

Posted on: June 9, 2023 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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Golden Nugget Danville Will Open May 27

One of the newest Illinois casinos, the Golden Nugget Danville, has received regulatory clearance to welcome guests on May 27

Posted on: May 26, 2023 | | Derek Helling

Illinois In-State College Sports Betting Extended

Illinois Extends In-State College Betting, Doesn’t Increase Responsible Gaming

People in Illinois can continue placing sports bets on in-state college teams at Illinois sportsbooks but not online.

Posted on: May 26, 2023 | | Omotayo Olayinka

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Illinois Tops $1 Billion In Sports Betting Handle In March

Illinois sports betting had a fantastic March, breaking the state record for the most handle (money bet) in a month and eclipsing $1 billion.

Posted on: May 17, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

April gambling slump felt at Illinois casinos

Illinois Casino Revenue Jumps More Than 4% Year-Over-Year

Illinois casinos generated $128.1 million in revenue in April, up from April 2022's total of $122.5 million.

Posted on: May 12, 2023 | | J.R. Duren

Bally's plans to offer shares of Chicago casino

Bally’s Announces Proposed IPO For Shares In Chicago Casino

Bally’s proposes selling a stake in its Chicago casino to some city residents. The company said it is still discussing the terms of the offer.

Posted on: May 10, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Penn Entertainment Moving IL Casinos to Land

Penn Entertainment Gets All-Clear To Move Illinois Riverboat Casinos To Land

The Illinois Gaming Board has given Penn Entertainment approval to move its two riverboat casinos in Aurora and Joliet to land.

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | | Nicholaus Garcia

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Bally’s Reaches Deal To Free Up Permanent Chicago Casino Site

Bally's has bought out the Chicago Tribune's lease of the site where it plans to build its permanent Chicago casino

Posted on: May 8, 2023 | | Derek Helling

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Bally’s Lists Several Open Positions For Its Temporary Chicago Casino

Bally's is taking a big step toward opening its temporary casino in Chicago by announcing openings for several positions

Posted on: May 3, 2023 | | Derek Helling

Illinois

May 2023 Casino Revenue Up 4.7% On The Year In Illinois

Traffic Still A Concern As Penn Works To Move Illinois Riverboat Casino To Land

Golden Nugget Danville Will Open May 27

Illinois Extends In-State College Betting, Doesn’t Increase Responsible Gaming

Illinois Tops $1 Billion In Sports Betting Handle In March

Illinois Casino Revenue Jumps More Than 4% Year-Over-Year

Bally’s Announces Proposed IPO For Shares In Chicago Casino

Penn Entertainment Gets All-Clear To Move Illinois Riverboat Casinos To Land

Bally’s Reaches Deal To Free Up Permanent Chicago Casino Site

Bally’s Lists Several Open Positions For Its Temporary Chicago Casino

Tilman Fertitta Commits to Step Away From Casino Business, Pending Italian Ambassadorship

Online Casino Revenue’s Exclusion From Maryland Budget Means the End of the Road for 2025 Effort

Black Hawk City Council Supports National Association Against iGaming

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