Bally’s Quad Cities Takes Top Prize In Strictly Slots Awards
Several Illinois casinos won 2023 Best of Slots awards, with Bally's taking the top prize in the annual competition.
Posted on: January 17, 2024 |
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Illinois Casino Revenue Jumps Past $141 Million In December
Illinois casinos enjoyed $141.2 million in revenue in December, a nearly 20% growth compared to December 2022.
Posted on: January 9, 2024 |
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Hollywood Aurora Casino Relocation Project Faces Key Votes This Week
Hollywood Casino Aurora's relocation project faces key votes this week, as the Aurora City Council looks to give final approval on the move.
Posted on: January 9, 2024 |
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Bally’s Chicago Moves To 24/7 Operation
Bally's Chicago, in its temporary home at Medinah Temple in downtown, now a 24/7 operation just before the new year.
Posted on: December 28, 2023 |
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Sports Betting Handle In Illinois Rises To $1.2 Billion In October
Sports betting in Illinois continued its brisk pace in October, eclipsing $1.2 billion, a 7% increase over September and 11.3% YoY rise.
Posted on: December 18, 2023 |
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Ceremony To Mark Construction Start On New Hollywood Casino Joliet
Construction is set to begin on the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet. The project is expected to cost $185 million and open in 2026.
Posted on: December 12, 2023 |
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DraftKings CEO: Illinois Key To Online Casino Expansion In US
The expansion of iGaming in the US needs major markets like Illinois and New York to legalize it, says DraftKings CEO at conference.
Posted on: December 11, 2023 |
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Illinois Sports Betting Surpasses $1 Billion In September
The return of professional and college football spurred betting in Illinois, as sports wagering surpassed $1 billion in September.
Posted on: November 28, 2023 |
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TIF District Deal Paves Way For Hollywood Casino Relocation In Aurora
Penn's plans to relocate Hollywood Casino Aurora can proceed after a TIF district agreement was made between the city and a school district.
Posted on: November 10, 2023 |
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Golden Nugget Danville Casino Receives Final License
After waiting years, the Golden Nugget has received its final license to operate a new Illinois casino in the city of Danville.
Posted on: October 30, 2023 |
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