Darren Cooper, Author at Play Illinois

Posts by Darren Cooper:

VGTs are banned in Chicago, but Mayor Elect Brandon Johnson said they could be authorized as a revenue source to improve public safety.

Posted on: April 6, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Greenway Entertainment Group has petitioned the Illinois General Assembly to allow it to build a racino 25 miles south of Hawthorne.

Posted on: March 27, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Diversity hiring is key for Bally's Chicago casino, which will create some 3,000 construction jobs and another 3,000 permanent employees.

Posted on: February 21, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Illinois online gambling operators advise customers to set voluntary limits on how long they play and how much they can bet or deposit.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Convenience, security and a personally-crafted experience are just a few of many reasons gambling at an online casino beats retail.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

If Illinois legalizes online casinos, responsible gambling initiatives will be a critical part of the equation.

Posted on: January 18, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Though online casinos are not, yet, legal in Illinois, they could be in 2023. Here's what you need to know about betting in a virtual casino.

Posted on: January 17, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a program called “Are You Really Winning?” designed to prevent problem gambling.

Posted on: December 15, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Chicago City Council endorsed the zoning plan for Bally's $1.7 billion downtown casino in River West. It will be the largest Illinois casino.

Posted on: December 14, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Lamont Robinson Jr.'s bill would eliminate the middleman for the sports franchises in Illinois and grant them a sports betting license.

Posted on: December 1, 2022 | | Darren Cooper