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 Lands On Betway For First Online-Only Sports Betting License
The Illinois Gaming Board announced on Thursday that it has selected Betway to receive the first of three online-only sports betting licenses
Posted on: July 27, 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’ 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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Illinois Gaming Board Grants Preliminary Suitability To Bally’s For Chicago Casino
The Illinois Gaming Board has found Bally's preliminarily suitable for a license pertaining to the forthcoming Chicago casino
Posted on: June 15, 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: June 13, 2023 |
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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 |
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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 |
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