C.J. Pierre, Author at Play Illinois

Bally’s Temporary Casino At Medinah Temple Gets Preliminary Approval

The Illinois Gaming Board has given Bally's preliminary approval to open a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple location in River North.

Posted on: June 21, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

DraftKings Bids To Acquire PointsBet, Fanatics Illinois Sportsbook In Doubt

DraftKings has made a $195 million, all-cash offer for PointsBet’s US operations. The proposal tops an earlier bid by rival upstart Fanatics.

Posted on: June 19, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

New Illinois Casino Has Aurora Residents Worried About Traffic Problems

Plans for the new Hollywood Casino Aurora are underway. But there are traffic concerns among residents and commissioners.

Posted on: June 14, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Cubs Co-Owner Laura Ricketts Joins Chicago Sky Ownership Group

Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts is part of a group that has agreed to buy 10% of the Chicago Sky. The deal is worth $8.5 million.

Posted on: June 8, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Statistics Prove Illinois Sports Bettors Are Among The Best In The Nation

A PlayIllinois analysis compared lifetime sports betting hold rates between states and found Illinois ranked near the top in the nation.

Posted on: June 7, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Family Services Employee Charged With Theft Of Millions Spent At Illinois Casino

An Illinois Children and Family Services worker is charged with stealing at least $1.6 million and spending it at a casino in Illinois.

Posted on: June 6, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Chicago Bears Looking For New Stadium Alternatives Outside Of Arlington

The Chicago Bears are now looking at alternative options for a new stadium outside of Arlington Heights. Naperville is now in the mix.

Posted on: June 2, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

What Illinois Can Learn From Michigan About Having Legal Online Casinos

As the state continues to flirt with launching Illinois online casinos it can learn a lot from its neighbors in Michigan.

Posted on: June 1, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Circa’s Jeff Benson Says Something Unique Coming To Illinois Sports Betting Market

Jeff Benson spoke to PlayIllinois about Circa Sportsbook's expectations for when it launches as the 8th Illinois sportsbook.

Posted on: May 31, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Illinois Bill Expands Casino Hiring Pool To Include People With Felony Convictions

During a final flurry of passing bills, the Illinois Legislature passes a measure that expands the hiring pool for Illinois casinos.

Posted on: May 30, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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Bally’s Temporary Casino At Medinah Temple Gets Preliminary Approval

DraftKings Bids To Acquire PointsBet, Fanatics Illinois Sportsbook In Doubt

New Illinois Casino Has Aurora Residents Worried About Traffic Problems

Cubs Co-Owner Laura Ricketts Joins Chicago Sky Ownership Group

Statistics Prove Illinois Sports Bettors Are Among The Best In The Nation

Family Services Employee Charged With Theft Of Millions Spent At Illinois Casino

Chicago Bears Looking For New Stadium Alternatives Outside Of Arlington

What Illinois Can Learn From Michigan About Having Legal Online Casinos

Circa’s Jeff Benson Says Something Unique Coming To Illinois Sports Betting Market

Illinois Bill Expands Casino Hiring Pool To Include People With Felony Convictions

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals

Demolition Underway At Bally’s Future Chicago Location

Illinois Launches Its Ninth Online Operator: Hard Rock Bet

Village of Bolingbrook Seeks Residents’ Take on VGTs

Sizzling Summer Continues For Illinois Casinos In July