Cole Rush, Author at PlayIllinois

Map of the town of McHenry, Ill. on a story about how the city's council is mulling what's the definition of a gaming parlor.

Town Of McHenry Torn Over Definition Of ‘Gaming Parlors’

Town leaders in McHenry have struggled to define a gaming parlor. The issue came to a head recently after two gaming licenses were granted.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Map of Decatur, Ill. on a story about the city attempting to curb the expansion of VGT gambling in the city with new ordinances.

Decatur Amends Code To Combat Spread Of Video Gaming Terminals

Decatur in Central Illinois has amended its code on video gambling machines to slow the spread of the machines throughout the city.

Posted on: November 29, 2023 | | Cole Rush

A rendering of the eventual Hollywood Casino in Aurora on a story about the gambling establishment's ground breaking ceremony.

Penn Set To Break Ground On Permanent Hollywood Casino In Aurora

Penn Entertainment is set to break ground on a permanent casino in Aurora. The new Hollywood Casino Aurora is a $360M project.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of the inside of The Temporary Casino by American Place on a story about how the place fared in Full House Resorts' third-quarter earnings report.

Temporary Casino’s Success Bolsters Q3 Earnings For Full House Resorts

The success of the Temporary by American Place in Waukegan casino was noted in the Q3 earning report of Full House Resorts.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Circa Sports CEO explains why sportsbook chose Illinois to launch.

Circa Chose Illinois Over Other States To Launch Its Sportsbooks, CEO Says

Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens tells PlayIllinois why the company chose Illinois to launch its retail and online sportsbooks.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Map of Downers Grove, IL on a story about the city possibly expanding the places that can house VLTs in 2024.

Downers Grove Sets November 2024 Vote On Video Gaming Terminals

Residents of Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, will vote in November 2024 on whether to allow video gaming terminals in the city.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of Bally's Chicago in Medinah Temple on a story about the casino's success in the 3rd quarter.

Bally’s Buoyed By Chicago Casino’s Successes In Q3 Earnings Report

Bally's Corporation discussed the successes of its temporary casino in Chicago during its 3Q earnings report and plans for it moving forward.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Betway Pulls Out Of Illinois Sportsbook Licensing Process

Sports betting operator Betway seemed to be on track to get a license in Illinois before pulling out of the licensing process last week.

Posted on: October 31, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of Medinah Temple where Bally's Casino resides on a story about the casino getting its gambling license approved through 2026.

Bally’s Chicago Gets Go-Ahead To Stay Open Through 2026

The temporary home for Bally's Chicago at Medinah Temple gained its gambling license by state gaming board through 2026.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of a slots room at the Bally's Casino in Chicago with a story on revenues for September.

Open For 3 Weeks, Bally’s Chicago Ranked 6th In September Revenue

The first revenue numbers are in for Bally's Chicago casino, and while they're not earth-shattering, they represent a solid opening.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Cole Rush

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Town Of McHenry Torn Over Definition Of ‘Gaming Parlors’

Decatur Amends Code To Combat Spread Of Video Gaming Terminals

Penn Set To Break Ground On Permanent Hollywood Casino In Aurora

Temporary Casino’s Success Bolsters Q3 Earnings For Full House Resorts

Circa Chose Illinois Over Other States To Launch Its Sportsbooks, CEO Says

Downers Grove Sets November 2024 Vote On Video Gaming Terminals

Bally’s Buoyed By Chicago Casino’s Successes In Q3 Earnings Report

Betway Pulls Out Of Illinois Sportsbook Licensing Process

Bally’s Chicago Gets Go-Ahead To Stay Open Through 2026

Open For 3 Weeks, Bally’s Chicago Ranked 6th In September Revenue

Bally’s Chicago Construction Schedule In Jeopardy Due to Unapproved Contractor

Illinois Senate Bill Would Allow State Lottery To Regulate Courier Services

Bally’s Changes Terms for Investment in Chicago Resort to Address Lawsuit

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Forced to Close Due to Ohio River Floodwaters

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals