Illinois Online Gambling News

Illinois casinos enjoyed solid, steady revenue in November, with year-over-year revenue rising or staying about the same at most casinos.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

The Mark Twain Casino on the Missouri/Illinois border in La Grange, MO, has shut down its live table games, citing hiring difficulties.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | | Cole Rush

The bidding process that landed Bally’s the opportunity to build a casino in Chicago is reportedly being investigated locally and federally.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Town leaders in McHenry have struggled to define a gaming parlor. The issue came to a head recently after two gaming licenses were granted.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Cole Rush

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