Bally’s Expected To Finalize Purchase Of Chicago Tribune Printing Plant
Bally's should complete the $200 million deal to acquire the land for its $1.74 billion Chicago casino before Thanksgiving.
Posted on: November 18, 2022 |
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United Center FanDuel Lounge Opens, But Betting Still Needs Approval
The FanDuel Sportsbook Lounge has opened at the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, but the IGB still needs to approve it for betting.
Posted on: November 3, 2022 |
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Springfield Casino Could Hurt Businesses That Rely On VGTs, Officials Say
The Springfield Committee of the Whole believes a casino could help some local businesses, but drown others.
Posted on: October 31, 2022 |
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Arlington Heights Officials Not Wowed By Bears’ Initial Stadium Plans
A proposed residential and commercial property around the Chicago Bears' new stadium met with opposition from Arlington Heights officials.
Posted on: October 13, 2022 |
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Proceeds From Bank Fraud May Have Been Used To Repay Illinois Gambling Debts
Marek Matczuk is charged in connection to fraudulent loans from Washington Federal Bank. Allegedly, money went to pay off gambling losses at Illinois casinos.
Posted on: October 12, 2022 |
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Local Official Slams Bally’s Casino Chicago Traffic Report
A report showing Bally's temporary Chicago casino won't cause neighbourhood traffic overload was panned by a local official.
Posted on: October 5, 2022 |
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PointsBet Parlay Pots Piemonte $3 Million Illinois Sports Betting Prize
Marco Piemonte cashed nearly $3 million on a six-leg Illinois sports betting football parlay that nearly paid $5.6 million.
Posted on: September 28, 2022 |
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Rock On! Illinois Casino Announces Ground Breaking Event
The Hard Rock Rockford permanent casino will break ground on Wednesday. The 65,000-square-foot facility is projected to open in 2023.
Posted on: September 23, 2022 |
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Fact Or Fiction: Illinois Online Casinos Will Cannibalize Retail Casinos
The truth from both academics and other jurisdictions is the addition of Illinois online casinos will not hurt the state's retail gaming.
Posted on: September 22, 2022 |
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Bally’s Applies For An Illinois Sportsbook License
Shortly after applying to run a mobile sportsbook in Illinois, Bally's consulted on its casino proposal with Chicago’s Committee on Design.
Posted on: September 21, 2022 |
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