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Rise of FanDuel and DraftKings in Illinois Played Out Across the Country

An analysis examines how legalization shifted sports betting from illegal bookmakers to corporate giants like FanDuel and DraftKings

Posted on: June 30, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Recovery networks fill problem gambling treatment gaps.

Illinois Recovery Networks Step In as Problem Gambling Treatment Resources Fall Short

Peer-led recovery groups and a podcast are helping Illinois residents find support as treatment options and meeting access remain limited

Posted on: June 29, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

PENN Opens $360M Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois

PENN Entertainment has opened Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois, a $360 million resort which employs 700

Posted on: June 25, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Chicago considers repealing authorization of video gaming machines.

Chicago City Council Weighs Repeal of Video Gaming Approval

A Chicago City Council committee is debating whether to advance a plan to repeal authorization of video gaming machines

Posted on: June 19, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

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

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Rise of FanDuel and DraftKings in Illinois Played Out Across the Country

Illinois Recovery Networks Step In as Problem Gambling Treatment Resources Fall Short

PENN Opens $360M Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora in Illinois

Chicago City Council Weighs Repeal of Video Gaming Approval

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

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