Matt Boecker, Author at Play Illinois

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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 | | Matt Boecker

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Bally’s Expected To Finalize Purchase Of Chicago Tribune Printing Plant

United Center FanDuel Lounge Opens, But Betting Still Needs Approval

Springfield Casino Could Hurt Businesses That Rely On VGTs, Officials Say

Arlington Heights Officials Not Wowed By Bears’ Initial Stadium Plans

Proceeds From Bank Fraud May Have Been Used To Repay Illinois Gambling Debts

Local Official Slams Bally’s Casino Chicago Traffic Report

PointsBet Parlay Pots Piemonte $3 Million Illinois Sports Betting Prize

Rock On! Illinois Casino Announces Ground Breaking Event

Fact Or Fiction: Illinois Online Casinos Will Cannibalize Retail Casinos

Bally’s Applies For An Illinois Sportsbook License

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