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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

Project Rendering of Exterior of Bally's Downtown Chicago Casino

From Demolition to Destination: Bally’s Chicago Hits Key Construction Wins

Bally's Chicago, a premier Illinois casino, advances with GLPI: demolition done, cranes up, aiming for Q4 2026 in this $1.19B resort build.

Posted on: September 26, 2025 | | Wilson Oke

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Castro And González Renew Push For Illinois Online Casinos for Third Time in Five Years

Members of the Illinois legislature have filed companion bills to legalize online casino play in the state for a third consecutive year

Posted on: February 7, 2025 | | Derek Helling

Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Minorities-Only’ Investment Offering

A lawsuit was filed against Bally's Chicago for the company's investment opportunity to those who self-identify as women or minorities.

Posted on: February 7, 2025 | | J.R. Duren

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

Bally's Chicago is reporting declining revenue at its temporary location, with parking issues a root cause.

Posted on: January 14, 2025 | | Tebearau Egbe

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Reignites Discussion Of Online Casino Legislation

Illinois online casino legalization could be back on the table as the 2025 legislative session begins following comments from the governor.

Posted on: January 9, 2025 | | Hill Kerby

Senate Committee On Gaming At The Illinois State Capitol

As Video Gaming Terminals Proliferate Across Illinois, Galesburg Officials Consider A Moratorium

Galesburg, Illinois' city council must choose whether to cap the number of video gaming terminals (VGTs) or let them spread unchecked.

Posted on: November 8, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

‘Live Dealers Only’: Bally’s Chairman Proposes Solution to Legislative Roadblocks

Interactive table games could provide incremental step in states where iGaming faces resistance, says Bally's Chairman Soo Kim.

Posted on: November 4, 2024 | | Matthew Kredell

After Years Of Planning, Permanent Hard Rock Casino Opens In Rockford, Illinois

The highly anticipated permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois, officially opened its doors on Aug. 29.

Posted on: September 3, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

Illinois

Decatur Racino Project Gains Approval from Illinois Senate

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

From Demolition to Destination: Bally’s Chicago Hits Key Construction Wins

Castro And González Renew Push For Illinois Online Casinos for Third Time in Five Years

Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino Faces Lawsuit Over ‘Minorities-Only’ Investment Offering

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

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Reignites Discussion Of Online Casino Legislation

As Video Gaming Terminals Proliferate Across Illinois, Galesburg Officials Consider A Moratorium

‘Live Dealers Only’: Bally’s Chairman Proposes Solution to Legislative Roadblocks

After Years Of Planning, Permanent Hard Rock Casino Opens In Rockford, Illinois

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MQS Management Reduces Stake in Monarch Casino & Resort Shares

Pennsylvania Online Casinos See Tremendous Growth as Retail Revenue Declines