Illinois Online Gambling News

United Center FanDuel Lounge Opens, But Betting Still Needs Approval

The FanDuel Sportsbook Lounge has opened at the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, but the IGB still needs to approve it for betting.

Posted on: November 3, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Springfield Casino Could Hurt Businesses That Rely On VGTs, Officials Say

The Springfield Committee of the Whole believes a casino could help some local businesses, but drown others.

Posted on: October 31, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Grand Victoria Casino Opens New $4M Poker, Sports Betting Space

Grand Victoria Casino cut the ribbon on a $4 million expansion years in the making on Oct. 21. Caesars marked the occasion with a grand opening celebration featuring Poker Hall of Famer Chris Moneymaker.

Posted on: October 25, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

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Bullets, Ballots And Bribery Define Early Illinois Gambling History

In this PlayIllinois series, we feature people and events from the early days of Illinois casinos and sports betting. In Part One, we meet Michael McDonald, Chicago's first crime lord.

Posted on: October 21, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

Illinois surpassed New Jersey in August in sports betting revenue and exceeded $1 billion in online sports bets lifetime.

Illinois Sportsbooks Rank 2nd In The USA, Surpass $1 Billion In Online Bets

The Prairie State surpassed New Jersey for August sports betting revenue and exceeded $1 billion in online sports bets lifetime.

Posted on: October 19, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Bally’s Signs Deal With Organized Labor To Build Chicago Casino

Bally's Chicago has signed a labor deal with the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council and the AFL-CIO.

Posted on: October 17, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Arlington Heights Officials Not Wowed By Bears’ Initial Stadium Plans

A proposed residential and commercial property around the Chicago Bears' new stadium met with opposition from Arlington Heights officials.

Posted on: October 13, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Bally’s Illinois Casino Plans Could Stop The Presses In Chicago

Bally's Chicago casino developers may be on the verge of finalizing the property transaction for its $1.7 billion project in Chicago.

Posted on: October 12, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Proceeds From Bank Fraud May Have Been Used To Repay Illinois Gambling Debts

Marek Matczuk is charged in connection to fraudulent loans from Washington Federal Bank. Allegedly, money went to pay off gambling losses at Illinois casinos.

Posted on: October 12, 2022 | | Matt Boecker