Illinois Online Gambling News

Bally's has announced it is downsizing its workforce due to the slow growth of the North American interactive market.

Bally’s Laying Off 15% Of Its Interactive Employees

Less than a year after Chicago City Council approved Bally’s plans to build the largest Illinois casino, the gaming operator has announced a layoff of up to 15% of its workforce in its interactive division. Bally’s Corporation informed employees of the decision, and filed a letter detailing the move with the Securities and Exchange Commission […]

Posted on: January 24, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

The Importance Of Setting Limits For Illinois Online Gambling

Illinois online gambling operators advise customers to set voluntary limits on how long they play and how much they can bet or deposit.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

5 Things Illinois Could Do With Proceeds Of Online Casinos

Legalizing online casinos in Illinois would bring in more than $105 million annually to help fund a number of economic priorities.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

What’s In It For The Player To Bet With Online Casinos

Convenience, security and a personally-crafted experience are just a few of many reasons gambling at an online casino beats retail.

Posted on: January 23, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Hawthorne Opens Fourth Retail Illinois Sportsbook With PointsBet

The Crazy Pour is the fourth retail sportsbook in Illinois resulting from a partnership with horse racing's Hawthorne Race Course.

Posted on: January 18, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

The Importance Of Responsible Gambling And Illinois Online Casinos

If Illinois legalizes online casinos, responsible gambling initiatives will be a critical part of the equation.

Posted on: January 18, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

What You Need To Know About Illinois Online Casinos

Though online casinos are not, yet, legal in Illinois, they could be in 2023. Here's what you need to know about betting in a virtual casino.

Posted on: January 17, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Illinois could be losing out on as much as $105 million in tax revenue annually by not legalizing Illinois online casinos.

Illinois Is Losing $105 Million In Taxes Annually By Not Legalizing Online Casinos

American Gaming Association figures show Illinois residents bet some $1.65 billion on black market online casinos annually.

Posted on: January 16, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Illinois Sportsbooks Set $1.03 Billion Handle Record in November

Illinois' record handle for November — which was just a touch higher than October — was driven most by betting on the NFL, NBA, World Cup and NHL.

Posted on: January 11, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Illinois Casino Revenue Nearly Hit Pre-Pandemic Levels In 2022

The Illinois casino industry produced $366 million in taxes in 2022, while gross revenue figures rebounded nearly to 2019 levels.

Posted on: January 9, 2023 | | Dave Briggs