Illinois Online Gambling News

Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts is part of a group that has agreed to buy 10% of the Chicago Sky. The deal is worth $8.5 million.

Posted on: June 8, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

The architectural wonder that was built by The Shriners in 1912 will serve as the location of Bally's temporary Chicago casino.

Posted on: June 8, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

A PlayIllinois analysis compared lifetime sports betting hold rates between states and found Illinois ranked near the top in the nation.

Posted on: June 7, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Illinois will post budget shortfalls after federal pandemic emergency funds run out. Legalizing online casinos could make up the difference.

Posted on: June 6, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

An Illinois Children and Family Services worker is charged with stealing at least $1.6 million and spending it at a casino in Illinois.

Posted on: June 6, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

A new biopic will reportedly see notorious 19th-century Chicago gambling kingpin John "Mushmouth" Johnson played by rapper Waka Flocka Flame.

Posted on: June 5, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

The Chicago Bears are now looking at alternative options for a new stadium outside of Arlington Heights. Naperville is now in the mix.

Posted on: June 2, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Recently-retired senior special agent Bryan E. Hileman pulled an elderly couple from a burning car that then exploded.

Posted on: June 1, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

As the state continues to flirt with launching Illinois online casinos it can learn a lot from its neighbors in Michigan.

Posted on: June 1, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Jeff Benson spoke to PlayIllinois about Circa Sportsbook's expectations for when it launches as the 8th Illinois sportsbook.

Posted on: May 31, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre