Illinois Online Gambling News

Bad Beat Jackpots continue to grow in the state as Illinois' poker scene heats up in December, with thousands of dollars up for grabs.

Posted on: December 1, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali

Decatur in Central Illinois has amended its code on video gambling machines to slow the spread of the machines throughout the city.

Posted on: November 29, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Penn Entertainment is set to break ground on a permanent casino in Aurora. The new Hollywood Casino Aurora is a $360M project.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | Cole Rush

The return of professional and college football spurred betting in Illinois, as sports wagering surpassed $1 billion in September.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

With more casinos coming online in Northern Illinois, lawmakers have cut the tax to $5M Des Plaines pays the state for housing Rivers Casino.

Posted on: November 27, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

After delays pushed back the opening of Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino to 2025, new projections have it opening in 2024.

Posted on: November 22, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

The city of Chicago expected its first casino, Bally's Chicago, to generate more revenue than it has, which has hindered the city budget.

Posted on: November 20, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Casino September revenue in Illinois was 16% higher than in September 2022. For the year, adjusted gross revenue is up 11.5%.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

The success of the Temporary by American Place in Waukegan casino was noted in the Q3 earning report of Full House Resorts.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens tells PlayIllinois why the company chose Illinois to launch its retail and online sportsbooks.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Cole Rush