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Illinois lawmakers fail to advance the governor's plan to merge gaming regulatory boards.

Illinois Lawmakers Pause Pritzker’s Gambling Oversight Merger Over Transparency Concerns

Illinois lawmakers adjourned without advancing the governor's plan to merge the state’s gaming and racing regulators into a new department

Posted on: June 16, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

A plan to merge two gaming boards by Illinois' governor has some concerned about transparency.

Pritzker’s Plan Could Cut Transparency at Illinois Gambling Board

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's plan to merge the Illinois Gaming Board and the Illinois Racing Board has brought about transparency concerns

Posted on: April 21, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Illinois bill would legalize online casinos.

Illinois Renews Push to Legalize Online Poker and Casinos

Illinois lawmakers will have another chance this year to consider adding online casinos and online poker to the state's gambling menu

Posted on: February 5, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Think about problem gambling before giving gifts this holiday season.

Give the Gift of Responsible Gambling This Holiday Season

People are urged to think about responsible gambling when giving friends and loved ones gifts during the holidays

Posted on: December 24, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

Bally's against legalizing VGTs in Chicago.

Bally’s Pushback Fuels VGT Debate Amidst Chicago Casino Revenue Gaps

Bally's has told Chicago officials that legalizing video gaming terminals would actually lessen revenue from gaming and cost jobs

Posted on: December 18, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

Man's Hand with Marker Points to Illinois Surrounded by Cities

Illinois Casinos Face New Competition as Aurora Expands Gaming Limits

Aurora’s decision to expand video gaming terminals adds new competition for Illinois casinos, drawing strong objections from Hollywood Casino Aurora.

Posted on: December 11, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

Bally's releases artist renderings of Bally's Chicago Casino.

Bally’s Chicago Casino Unveils Artist Renderings

Bally's has released artist renderings of the casino it is building in downtown Chicago, which will feature a massive gaming floor

Posted on: December 9, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

Class-action lawsuit in Illinois targets SpinBlitz Casino.

Class-action Lawsuit Targets SpinBlitz for Illegal Online Gambling in Illinois

SpinBlitz is facing a class-action lawsuit in Illinois which claims the sweepstakes casino is operating without proper licensing

Posted on: November 17, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

A bill to build a racino in Decatur advances in Illinois General Assembly.

Decatur Racino Project Gains Approval from Illinois Senate

Legislation to build a racino in Decatur passed the Illinois Senate this week, so it now goes to the House, which meets again in January

Posted on: November 4, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

IL bill would ban use of credit cards at casino ATMs or to purchase lottery tickets.

Illinois Bill Would Ban Using Credit Cards at Casino ATMs, Lottery

Proposed legislation in Illinois would ban credit card use at casino ATMs or to purchase Illinois Lottery tickets

Posted on: October 30, 2025 | | Ian St. Clair

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Illinois Lawmakers Pause Pritzker’s Gambling Oversight Merger Over Transparency Concerns

Pritzker’s Plan Could Cut Transparency at Illinois Gambling Board

Illinois Renews Push to Legalize Online Poker and Casinos

Give the Gift of Responsible Gambling This Holiday Season

Bally’s Pushback Fuels VGT Debate Amidst Chicago Casino Revenue Gaps

Illinois Casinos Face New Competition as Aurora Expands Gaming Limits

Bally’s Chicago Casino Unveils Artist Renderings

Class-action Lawsuit Targets SpinBlitz for Illegal Online Gambling in Illinois

Decatur Racino Project Gains Approval from Illinois Senate

Illinois Bill Would Ban Using Credit Cards at Casino ATMs, Lottery

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