Darren Cooper, Author at Play Illinois

Photo of the Grand Victoria Casino on a story about revenue Illinois casinos brought in during November.

Revenue At Illinois Casinos Stays Steady In November at $130M

Illinois casinos enjoyed solid, steady revenue in November, with year-over-year revenue rising or staying about the same at most casinos.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Photo of a solar eclipse with years 2023 and 2022 on it on a story about August sports betting revenue in Illinois.

August Sports Betting Shows Growth In Illinois, Outpacing 2022 By 19%

August sports betting in Illinois was solid despite August notoriously being a slow month for sports wagering.

Posted on: October 16, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Picture of $2 billion bill, as Illinois becomes the fourth state to pass $2 billion lifetime in handle

Illinois Sports Betting Hits $2 Billion Milestone Amid Typical July Slowdown

Illinois becomes the third state to hit the $2 billion mark in lifetime adjusted gross sports betting revenue during a typical slow July.

Posted on: September 18, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

New Chicago Mayor Could Bring VGTs To The City

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

Group Appealing For New Illinois Horse Racing Track Near Hawthorne

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

Bally’s Chicago Casino Will Create Thousands Of Jobs

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

The Importance Of Setting Limits For Illinois Online Gambling

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

What’s In It For The Player To Bet With Online Casinos

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

The Importance Of Responsible Gambling And Illinois Online Casinos

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

Posted on: January 18, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

What You Need To Know About Illinois Online Casinos

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

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Revenue At Illinois Casinos Stays Steady In November at $130M

August Sports Betting Shows Growth In Illinois, Outpacing 2022 By 19%

Illinois Sports Betting Hits $2 Billion Milestone Amid Typical July Slowdown

New Chicago Mayor Could Bring VGTs To The City

Group Appealing For New Illinois Horse Racing Track Near Hawthorne

Bally’s Chicago Casino Will Create Thousands Of Jobs

The Importance Of Setting Limits For Illinois Online Gambling

What’s In It For The Player To Bet With Online Casinos

The Importance Of Responsible Gambling And Illinois Online Casinos

What You Need To Know About Illinois Online Casinos

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