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Constuction worker holding hard hat signifies demolition beginning on Bally's Chicago

Demolition Underway At Bally’s Future Chicago Location

The demolition phase began this week at the former Chicago Tribune site which will house the permanent Bally's Chicago casino resort.

Posted on: August 29, 2024 | | Phil West

Scenes from Chicago in summer signify strong July IL casino revenue

Sizzling Summer Continues For Illinois Casinos In July

Illinois' 15 casinos brought in more than $135 million in July, continuing a strong June and nearing the $1 billion mark for 2024 revenue.

Posted on: August 22, 2024 | | Phil West

Person staring through spyglass signifies Wind Creek Chicago eyeing launch date

Fall 2024 Circled As Launch Target For Wind Creek Chicago Southland

A call to fill a wide range of jobs at the Wind Creek Chicago Southland could mean the casino is close to opening.

Posted on: August 21, 2024 | | Phil West

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Bally's Chicago VIP Lounge

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 | | Dan Holmes

Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, whose Hamer guitar is the model for Hard Rock Rockford giant guitar

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 | | Phil West

Grand Opening sign, signifies the Aug. 29 grand opening of Hard Rock Rockford

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 | | Phil West

Chicago skyline at night where Bally's Chicago is a big source of Bally's Q2 revenue growth

Bally’s Highlights Chicago Casino in Q2 Report

Bally's Corporation highlighted its temporary casino in Chicago for helping it post year-over-year revenue gains in the second quarter.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Chicago skyline home to Rush Street Interactive

Rush Street Interactive Outpaces Expectations In Q2 Earnings

Rush Street Interactive outpaced investors' expectations for Q2 in 2024, but cautions against other states following IL's tax rate hike.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Phil West

Churchill Downs racetrack at night. The company owns Rivers Casino Des Plaines.

Churchill Downs Reports Record Revenue in Second Quarter

Helped by the success of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Churchill Downs reported record revenue in the second quarter of 2024.

Posted on: July 26, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Hands shaking signifies Bally's merger with Standard General L.P.

Bally’s Agrees To Merge with Affiliates Of Standard General L.P.

Bally's agrees on a buyout merger with Standard General L.P. We look at what this means for the future of Bally's Chicago.

Posted on: July 25, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Illinois casinos

Demolition Underway At Bally’s Future Chicago Location

Sizzling Summer Continues For Illinois Casinos In July

Fall 2024 Circled As Launch Target For Wind Creek Chicago Southland

VIP Lounge Opens At Bally’s Chicago

Cheap Trick Guitar Replica Will Adorn Hard Rock Rockford

Opening Act Exits Stage For Hard Rock Casino Rockford Arrival

Bally’s Highlights Chicago Casino in Q2 Report

Rush Street Interactive Outpaces Expectations In Q2 Earnings

Churchill Downs Reports Record Revenue in Second Quarter

Bally’s Agrees To Merge with Affiliates Of Standard General L.P.

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

Demolition Underway At Bally’s Future Chicago Location

Illinois Launches Its Ninth Online Operator: Hard Rock Bet