VIP Lounge Opens At Bally’s Chicago Bally's Chicago has added another feature at its temporary downtown location with the opening of its VIP Lounge on Aug. 19. Posted on: August 20, 2024 | News | Dan Holmes Read More
Cheap Trick Guitar Replica Will Adorn Hard Rock Rockford A 62-foot-high replica of the iconic guitar played by Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen will welcome patrons to the Hard Rock Casino Rockford. Posted on: August 19, 2024 | News | Phil West Read More
Several Factors Suggest No RSI Buyout On Horizon Some think Rush Street Interactive could be in line for a buyout after execs sold off stocks. Several factors point to that not happening. Posted on: August 16, 2024 | News | Dan Holmes Read More
Opening Act Exits Stage For Hard Rock Casino Rockford Arrival The Hard Rock Opening Act, a fixture in Rockford for nearly three years, is giving way to the new Hard Rock Casino Rockford, opening Aug. 29. Posted on: August 15, 2024 | News | Phil West Read More
Pari-mutuel Harness Racing On Tap For August Fans of horse racing in Illinois will have an opportunity in August to enjoy two pari-mutuel harness racing events. Posted on: August 15, 2024 | News | Dan Holmes Read More
Flutter Rejects Betting Surcharge But Asserts High Taxes Help Offshore Market FanDuel stated it would not follow DraftKings' proposed sports betting surcharge, but cautioned that high taxes fuel the black market. Posted on: August 14, 2024 | News | Cheryl Coward Read More
Illinois Bettors Won’t See A Betting Surcharge From DraftKings Hours after Flutter (FanDuel) stated that it wouldn't employ a betting surcharge in high tax states, DraftKings reversed course. Posted on: August 13, 2024 | News | Tyler Andrews Read More
Sportsbook Revenue Dips Below $1B in June but Up 27% YoY Sports betting handle in June was more than 27% above June 2023's totals, but it was the lowest monthly total of 2024 so far. Posted on: August 13, 2024 | News | Phil West Read More
Revenue From DraftKings Surcharge Could Top Other Operators’ Entire Operations The DraftKings surcharge could lead to massive revenue - more revenue than some sportsbooks' entire operations, says industry analysts EKG. Posted on: August 12, 2024 | News | Adam Hensley Read More
PENN Improves ESPN BET Parlay Options Before NFL Season PENN touted an 81% rise in ESPN BET users since its November launch and vowed to improve its NFL parlays, previously criticized as lackluster. Posted on: August 9, 2024 | News | Dan Holmes Read More