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Photo of a rending of Wind Creek Casino that will open in 2025, south of Chicago.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Secures Loan To Help Fund Construction

The Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino received a loan recently to kick-start the project to be built 20 miles south of Chicago.

Posted on: October 16, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of a slots room at the Bally's Casino in Chicago with a story on revenues for September.

Open For 3 Weeks, Bally’s Chicago Ranked 6th In September Revenue

The first revenue numbers are in for Bally's Chicago casino, and while they're not earth-shattering, they represent a solid opening.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Illinois Casino Revenue Falls To $124 Million In August, Still Higher Than 2022

Casino revenue in Illinois slipped in August to $124 million, dropping nearly $10 million compared to July.

Posted on: October 10, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of gaming floor at Bally's Chicago on a story of a first-hand review of the casino.

Here’s What I Experienced When I Visited Bally’s Chicago Casino

Bally's Chicago offers plenty of dining options and three floors of gaming with table games and a variety of slot machines.

Posted on: October 9, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of a judge and a gavel for a story on a gambling machine maker who was found guilty of bribery in Illinois

Guilty Illinois Sweepstakes Machine Company Owner Seeks Leniency

The owner of an Illinois sweepstakes machine company convicted of fraud and bribery, James T. Weiss, seeks a light sentence from the judge.

Posted on: October 6, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Image of new security robots that have been deployed at Hollywood Casino in Aurora.

Security Robots Deployed At Hollywood Casino In Aurora

PENN Entertainment has deployed security robots at several of its properties, including at Hollywood Casino in Aurora.

Posted on: October 5, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of casino floor at Bally's Chicago casino, which Mayor Brandon Johnson praised at grand opening

Chicago Mayor: Bally’s Casino Will Help ‘Secure’ The City’s Future

With younger crowd visiting the new casino, Bally's Chicago will secure the city's fiscal future Mayor Brandon Johnson says.

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | | Cole Rush

WSOP Events In Chicago Highlight Illinois October Poker Schedule

World Series of Poker Circuit events highlights the poker scene in Illinois in October, with another Circuit event the following month.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali

Circa Sports Launches As Illinois’ Eighth Sportsbook

Circa Sports officials announced the Friday launch of the operator's app, making it the eighth player in the Illinois sports betting market.

Posted on: September 29, 2023 | | Jason Jarrett

Photo of the Golden Nugget Danville casino for a story in regards to a lawsuit about the zoning of the building.

Multi-Year Lawsuit Over Golden Nugget Danville Comes To A Close

The multi-year lawsuit against the city of Danville over the Golden Nugget Casino ends with judge ruling in city's favor.

Posted on: September 28, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Secures Loan To Help Fund Construction

Open For 3 Weeks, Bally’s Chicago Ranked 6th In September Revenue

Illinois Casino Revenue Falls To $124 Million In August, Still Higher Than 2022

Here’s What I Experienced When I Visited Bally’s Chicago Casino

Guilty Illinois Sweepstakes Machine Company Owner Seeks Leniency

Security Robots Deployed At Hollywood Casino In Aurora

Chicago Mayor: Bally’s Casino Will Help ‘Secure’ The City’s Future

WSOP Events In Chicago Highlight Illinois October Poker Schedule

Circa Sports Launches As Illinois’ Eighth Sportsbook

Multi-Year Lawsuit Over Golden Nugget Danville Comes To A Close

Bally’s Chicago Construction Schedule In Jeopardy Due to Unapproved Contractor

Illinois Senate Bill Would Allow State Lottery To Regulate Courier Services

Bally’s Changes Terms for Investment in Chicago Resort to Address Lawsuit

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Forced to Close Due to Ohio River Floodwaters

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals