Illinois Online Gambling News

Illinois is recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month with programs and promotions.

Illinois Recognizes Gambling Awareness Month With Programs, Promotions

Illinois is recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March with several programs, promotions and an art contest.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Illinois is raising awareness during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Illinois Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Organization To Raise Awareness

The Illinois Lottery has partnered with a state agency on a problem gambling awareness-raising campaign for the month of March.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Phil West

Will the Bears keep Justin Fields or draft Caleb Williams?

Bears’ Justin Fields Decision Will Have Lasting Impact On Betting

More than any other team in the NFL, Chicago will set its course for the future with its picks in the upcoming NFL Draft in April.

Posted on: February 29, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Photo of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who wants to raise the sports betting tax rate from 15% to 35%

Governor JB Pritzker Wants To Raise Illinois Sports Betting Taxes To 35%

Currently, Illinois taxes sports betting operators at 15%. Under Gov. JB Pritzker's proposal, that number would shoot up to 35%.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Skyline of Chicago for story on Chicagoland being the No. 3 casino hub in the US in 2023

Chicagoland Is The Biggest US Casino Hub Outside Las Vegas & Atlantic City

Coming in with roughly $2,191,300,000 in 2023 retail casino revenue, Chicagoland only trailed the two biggest US gambling hotspots.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Photo of black horse for story on Jason Robins saying Illinois is a dark horse for igaming legislation in 2024

DraftKings CEO Dubs Illinois A ‘Dark Horse’ For iGaming Legislation

The DraftKings CEO, predicting a wave of internet gaming legislation, believes that Illinois could deliver that to residents this session.

Posted on: February 20, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of Illinois Sen. Cristina Castro, whose iGaming bill was just assigned to a Senate subcommittee

Illinois Senate Bill Authorizing iGaming Assigned To Subcommittee

Just days after the Illinois House advanced an iGaming bill, a similar bill went to a similar committee in the Illinois Senate.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of Illinois Legislature, where a bill legalizing iGaming was recently assigned to the Gaming Committee

Illinois House iGaming Bill Shows Signs Of Life, Assigned To Gaming Committee

After no activity on the legislation since March 2023, a bill that would legalize iGaming in Illinois has regained a pulse. Here's the latest.

Posted on: February 5, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Rendering of new Hollywood Casino Aurora, whose new TIF district was officially established on Tuesday

Aurora Establishes New TIF District For Hollywood Casino Aurora Relocation

With an 11-1 vote Tuesday night, the Aurora City Council established the new TIF district for the new Hollywood Casino Aurora off I-88.

Posted on: January 25, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of the Southwest Airlines ticket counter at O'Hare airport on a story about the five closest casinos to the airport.

Layover At O’Hare? The 5 Closest Casinos To Get Your Game On

If you're stuck at O'Hare waiting for a flight, Illinois has five casino options available that are close to the airport in Chicago.

Posted on: January 24, 2024 | | T.J. McBride

Illinois Recognizes Gambling Awareness Month With Programs, Promotions

Illinois Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Organization To Raise Awareness

Bears’ Justin Fields Decision Will Have Lasting Impact On Betting

Governor JB Pritzker Wants To Raise Illinois Sports Betting Taxes To 35%

Chicagoland Is The Biggest US Casino Hub Outside Las Vegas & Atlantic City

DraftKings CEO Dubs Illinois A ‘Dark Horse’ For iGaming Legislation

Illinois Senate Bill Authorizing iGaming Assigned To Subcommittee

Illinois House iGaming Bill Shows Signs Of Life, Assigned To Gaming Committee

Aurora Establishes New TIF District For Hollywood Casino Aurora Relocation

Layover At O’Hare? The 5 Closest Casinos To Get Your Game On

Bally’s Chicago Construction Schedule In Jeopardy Due to Unapproved Contractor

Illinois Senate Bill Would Allow State Lottery To Regulate Courier Services

Bally’s Changes Terms for Investment in Chicago Resort to Address Lawsuit

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Forced to Close Due to Ohio River Floodwaters

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals