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Illinois’ February Sports Gambling Handle Hits $1.07B, Revenue Down From January

Illinois sportsbooks reported $1.07B in total bets in February, winning $83.5M. The figures show a monthly decline and a yearly rise.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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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’ 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

Allwyn, Illinois Lottery Operator, Announces Content Deal With Instant Win Gaming

Allwyn, operator of the Illinois Lottery, announced a content deal with Instant Win Gaming, which could boost its North American expansion.

Posted on: February 7, 2024 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino At Medinah Temple Is Now Open 24/7

Bally's temporary Chicago casino in the historic Medinah Temple announced a 24-hour business starting today (Dec. 27) at 8 a.m.

Posted on: December 27, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Illinois’ November Casino Revenue Up Slightly Over October

15 Illinois casinos produced a total adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $130.36 million in November, a slight month-over-month increase.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Illinois June Sports Gambling Revenue And Handle Numbers Drop Monthly, Increase Year Over Year

Illinois sportsbooks betting handle of $665.8M ranks second in the US with revenue ($52.3M) coming in third in the country for June.

Posted on: August 14, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Bally’s Moves Back Opening Date Of Temporary Casino In Chicago

Bally's opening date of its temporary Chicago casino at the historic Medinah Temple gets delayed for some time in September.

Posted on: August 4, 2023 | | Katarina Vojvodic

Illinois Sports Gambling Revenue Shows Monthly Improvement In May

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 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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 | | Katarina Vojvodic

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Illinois’ February Sports Gambling Handle Hits $1.07B, Revenue Down From January

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

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

Allwyn, Illinois Lottery Operator, Announces Content Deal With Instant Win Gaming

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino At Medinah Temple Is Now Open 24/7

Illinois’ November Casino Revenue Up Slightly Over October

Illinois June Sports Gambling Revenue And Handle Numbers Drop Monthly, Increase Year Over Year

Bally’s Moves Back Opening Date Of Temporary Casino In Chicago

Illinois May Sports Gambling Revenue Up 12.7% From April

Hollywood Casino Aurora Gains City Council Approval To Move To A New Site

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