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The Chicago Tribune newspaper has two years to leave the future site of Bally's $1.7 billion Chicago casino complex in the River West region of the city.

Bally’s Files To Evict Chicago Tribune From Site Of Future Illinois Casino

The newspaper has two years to leave the future site of Bally's $1.7 billion Chicago casino complex in the River West region of the city.

Posted on: February 22, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Bally’s Medinah Temporary Casino Site Gets Approval

The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously approved supplier licenses for groups that own the Medinah Temple land and building.

Posted on: February 17, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Chicago Bears Close On Land For New Stadium At Arlington Park

The Bears say construction of a domed stadium in Arlington would create over 48,000 jobs and generate $9.4 billion in “economic impact."

Posted on: February 16, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

What Illinois Can Learn From The Online Casino Market In Ontario

In less than a year of operation, Ontario is already home to an online casino market with 44 live operators, the most in North America.

Posted on: February 14, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Illinois Sports Bettors Rejoice! Super Bowl 57 Is Here

Illinois sportsbooks are rolling out some of their best promos of the year along with a huge range of betting options for Super Bowl 57.

Posted on: February 9, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Live Dealers Will Bring Online Casinos In Illinois To Life

A live stream of a table dealer is another way online casinos can bring the retail gambling experience right to you anywhere in Illinois.

Posted on: February 7, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Ten of the best sports bars and restaurants in Chicago to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

Best Places To Watch The Super Bowl in Chicago

Eight of the best sports bars and restaurants in Chicago to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

Posted on: February 3, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Illinois Online Casinos Key To Attracting Twentysomethings

A sustainable future for gambling revenue requires offering Illinois online casinos on mobile devices popular with younger people.

Posted on: January 30, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Bally’s Laying Off 15% Of Its Interactive Employees

Bally's has announced it is downsizing its workforce due to the slow growth of the North American interactive market.

Posted on: January 24, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Chicago Bulls Strike A Deal With Wind Creek Casino

Wind Creek Casino Chicago Southland, which is due to open in September 2023, has signed a deal to be an official partner of the NBA team.

Posted on: November 28, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Matt Boecker

Posts by Matt Boecker:

Bally’s Files To Evict Chicago Tribune From Site Of Future Illinois Casino

Bally’s Medinah Temporary Casino Site Gets Approval

Chicago Bears Close On Land For New Stadium At Arlington Park

What Illinois Can Learn From The Online Casino Market In Ontario

Illinois Sports Bettors Rejoice! Super Bowl 57 Is Here

Live Dealers Will Bring Online Casinos In Illinois To Life

Best Places To Watch The Super Bowl in Chicago

Illinois Online Casinos Key To Attracting Twentysomethings

Bally’s Laying Off 15% Of Its Interactive Employees

Chicago Bulls Strike A Deal With Wind Creek Casino

Expansion Of VGTs Across Illinois Zaps Revenue From Small Businesses

No, Bally’s Chicago Casino Isn’t A Mosque (And It Never Was)

July Revenue Tops $133 Million At Illinois Casinos

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

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Open For Business