Illinois Online Gambling News

Bally’s Chicago Will Fall Well Short Of Projected 2023 City Tax Revenue

The city of Chicago expected its first casino, Bally's Chicago, to generate more revenue than it has, which has hindered the city budget.

Posted on: November 20, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of a bag of cash and coins with the text "$132 million" on a story about September's casino revenues in Illinois.

Casino Revenue In Illinois Soars To $132 Million In September

Casino September revenue in Illinois was 16% higher than in September 2022. For the year, adjusted gross revenue is up 11.5%.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Photo of the inside of The Temporary Casino by American Place on a story about how the place fared in Full House Resorts' third-quarter earnings report.

Temporary Casino’s Success Bolsters Q3 Earnings For Full House Resorts

The success of the Temporary by American Place in Waukegan casino was noted in the Q3 earning report of Full House Resorts.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Circa Sports CEO explains why sportsbook chose Illinois to launch.

Circa Chose Illinois Over Other States To Launch Its Sportsbooks, CEO Says

Circa Sports CEO Derek Stevens tells PlayIllinois why the company chose Illinois to launch its retail and online sportsbooks.

Posted on: November 13, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Rendering of new Hollywood Casino Aurora on a story about the city council approving a land rezoning for the proposed location.

TIF District Deal Paves Way For Hollywood Casino Relocation In Aurora

Penn's plans to relocate Hollywood Casino Aurora can proceed after a TIF district agreement was made between the city and a school district.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Map of Downers Grove, IL on a story about the city possibly expanding the places that can house VLTs in 2024.

Downers Grove Sets November 2024 Vote On Video Gaming Terminals

Residents of Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, will vote in November 2024 on whether to allow video gaming terminals in the city.

Posted on: November 6, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of Bally's Chicago in Medinah Temple on a story about the casino's success in the 3rd quarter.

Bally’s Buoyed By Chicago Casino’s Successes In Q3 Earnings Report

Bally's Corporation discussed the successes of its temporary casino in Chicago during its 3Q earnings report and plans for it moving forward.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of a man whose sunglasses reflection shows him playing poker with logos of Illinois and a calendar on a story about November poker tournaments in the state.

November Promises To Be A Thrilling Month Of Poker In Illinois

Millions of dollars will be up for grabs at poker tournaments in November at card rooms across the state of Illinois.

Posted on: November 1, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali

Betway Pulls Out Of Illinois Sportsbook Licensing Process

Sports betting operator Betway seemed to be on track to get a license in Illinois before pulling out of the licensing process last week.

Posted on: October 31, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Photo of the sports bar inside the Golden Nugget Danville on a story about the casino receiving its permanent license.

Golden Nugget Danville Casino Receives Final License

After waiting years, the Golden Nugget has received its final license to operate a new Illinois casino in the city of Danville.

Posted on: October 30, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Bally’s Chicago Will Fall Well Short Of Projected 2023 City Tax Revenue

Casino Revenue In Illinois Soars To $132 Million In September

Temporary Casino’s Success Bolsters Q3 Earnings For Full House Resorts

Circa Chose Illinois Over Other States To Launch Its Sportsbooks, CEO Says

TIF District Deal Paves Way For Hollywood Casino Relocation In Aurora

Downers Grove Sets November 2024 Vote On Video Gaming Terminals

Bally’s Buoyed By Chicago Casino’s Successes In Q3 Earnings Report

November Promises To Be A Thrilling Month Of Poker In Illinois

Betway Pulls Out Of Illinois Sportsbook Licensing Process

Golden Nugget Danville Casino Receives Final License

Revenue At Illinois Casinos Stays Steady In November at $130M

Mark Twain Casino Shuts Down Live Games. Will This Be A Trend?

Report: Bally’s Under Investigation Over Chicago Casino Bidding Process

Town Of McHenry Torn Over Definition Of ‘Gaming Parlors’

December Promises Big Poker Action In Illinois