Temporary American Place Casino In Waukegan Opening “Soon”
Officials with the temporary American Place Casino located between Chicago and Milwaukee say the opening date will be announced soon.
Posted on: January 3, 2023 |
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Ranking The 8 Best Illinois Gambling Stories Of 2022
PlayIllinois weighs in with its picks for the biggest 2022 stories in the booming Illinois sportsbook and casino industry.
Posted on: December 27, 2022 |
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Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (Part 2)
In chapter 5.2 of our Illinois Gambling history series, we look back at the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal that shocked America and forever changed baseball.
Posted on: December 16, 2022 |
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Lottery Tickets Make Crappy Holiday Gifts
Giving lottery tickets to children for the holidays is a remarkably bad idea. Giving them to adults simply makes for a crappy gift.
Posted on: December 15, 2022 |
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Illinois Launches “Are You Really Winning?” RG Campaign
The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a program called “Are You Really Winning?” designed to prevent problem gambling.
Posted on: December 15, 2022 |
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Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (Part 1)
In part 5 of our Illinois gambling history, we shift focus to the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal that tarnished the 1919 World Series and left a lasting impression on American sport.
Posted on: December 15, 2022 |
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Bally’s Chicago Casino Passes Another Zoning Hurdle
Chicago City Council endorsed the zoning plan for Bally's $1.7 billion downtown casino in River West. It will be the largest Illinois casino.
Posted on: December 14, 2022 |
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Gamblers On Your Nice List? Check Out These Gambling-Themed Gifts
Got Gamblers on your nice list? See our picks for some of the best gambling and casino-themed gifts for the 2022 holiday season.
Posted on: December 9, 2022 |
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Illinois Sets Sports Betting Record, Topping $1 Billion In October
Betting on the NFL and the opening of the NBA and NHL regular seasons helped Illinois remain second in revenue and third in handle in the US.
Posted on: December 8, 2022 |
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Bally’s Chicago Officials Met With Community To Allay Fears
Chicago River North residents have concerns about traffic, parking, safety and job opportunities at Medinah Temple temporary casino.
Posted on: December 6, 2022 |
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