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llinois Gov. JB Pritzker Participates In Debate

Illinois Governor’s Spending Plan Includes More Than Doubling Sports Wagering Tax

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $52.7B budget plan for the fiscal year starting in July that raises taxes on sports betting to 35%.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Illinois Clears A Major Hurdle For Their New Casino The Golden Nugget

Golden Nugget Given Go-Ahead By Illinois Gaming Board For New Casino

The Illinois Gaming Board voted to approve plans for a new Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, Illinois, near the Indiana border.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

No Plans Looming For Illinois Online Casino Legislation In 2024

Despite a recent committee quirk, Illinois online casino legislation won't get a hearing anytime soon.

Posted on: February 21, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

New Chicago Cubs Deal Plans To Bring DraftKings Sportsbook To Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs announced a multiyear deal with Draftkings that will bring a sportsbook to iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Lawmakers On House Floor At Illinois State Capitol

IL Rep. Daniel Didech Submits Bill For Problem Gambling Task Force

Illinois Rep. Daniel Didech submitted a bill to amend the state's legislation suggesting guidelines for a Problem Gambling Task Force.

Posted on: February 12, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Chicago Bears Fan During NFL Football Game

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Tops $1 Billion 4 Months In A Row In December

December's sports betting handle in Illinois was the second-highest of the year, falling around $60M short of the record set in November 2023.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Illinois’ January Casino Revenue Sees Steep Monthly Decline, Down 16%

While Illinois' 15 casinos reported a 16.0% decrease from December 2023, Bally's Chicago showed over 9% monthly progress in January.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Illinois Lottery Announces Over $880M In Record Net Income For FY2023

The IL Lottery recorded the highest net income since its inception, over $880M, making its forthcoming 50th anniversary a worthy celebration.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

Illinois Lottery’s Operator Changes Name To Allwyn North America

The Illinois Lottery's operator, Camelot Illinois, was recently renamed Allwyn North America after Swiss-based Allwyn AG acquired Camelot.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | J.R. Duren

Illinois Sports Betting A Hot Topic At State Hearing On Gambling

An Illinois sports betting hearing concluded that politicians are in no rush to legalize it and gaming taxes will help, but not fix, the pension shortage.

Posted on: February 8, 2024 | | Joss Wood

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Illinois Governor’s Spending Plan Includes More Than Doubling Sports Wagering Tax

Golden Nugget Given Go-Ahead By Illinois Gaming Board For New Casino

No Plans Looming For Illinois Online Casino Legislation In 2024

New Chicago Cubs Deal Plans To Bring DraftKings Sportsbook To Wrigley Field

IL Rep. Daniel Didech Submits Bill For Problem Gambling Task Force

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Tops $1 Billion 4 Months In A Row In December

Illinois’ January Casino Revenue Sees Steep Monthly Decline, Down 16%

Illinois Lottery Announces Over $880M In Record Net Income For FY2023

Illinois Lottery’s Operator Changes Name To Allwyn North America

Illinois Sports Betting A Hot Topic At State Hearing On Gambling

Caesars to Begin Developing Exclusive Casino Games In-House

BetRivers Signs Phil Hellmuth as Brand Ambassador to Promote New Poker Platform

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

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