Revenue At Illinois Casinos Stays Steady In November at $130M 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 | News | Darren Cooper Read More
Mark Twain Casino Shuts Down Live Games. Will This Be A Trend? 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 | News | Cole Rush Read More
Report: Bally’s Under Investigation Over Chicago Casino Bidding Process 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 | News | Cole Rush Read More
Town Of McHenry Torn Over Definition Of ‘Gaming Parlors’ 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 | News | Cole Rush Read More
December Promises Big Poker Action In Illinois 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 | News | Anthony Cicali Read More
Decatur Amends Code To Combat Spread Of Video Gaming Terminals 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 | News | Cole Rush Read More
Penn Set To Break Ground On Permanent Hollywood Casino In Aurora 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 | News | Cole Rush Read More
Illinois Sports Betting Surpasses $1 Billion In September The return of professional and college football spurred betting in Illinois, as sports wagering surpassed $1 billion in September. Posted on: November 28, 2023 | News | T.J. McBride Read More
Des Plaines’ Tax Burden For Rivers Casino Cut In Half To $5 Million 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 | News | Hill Kerby Read More
South Chicago’s Wind Creek Casino Could Open By July 2024 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 | News | Hill Kerby Read More