Darren Cooper, Author at Play Illinois

Posts by 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

As part of the company's deal to build a Chicago casino, Bally’s just paid the city $40 million to help the fire and police pension fund.

Posted on: June 22, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

"The Temporary" casino by Full House Resorts opens in October in Waukegan, IL with 50 table games, 1,000 slots, a Circa Sportsbook and more.

Posted on: June 17, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

The 154th running of the Belmont Stakes means the audience will be regaled with tales of Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in 1973.

Posted on: June 10, 2022 | | Darren Cooper