Illinois casinos Archives - Page 17 of 28

Illinois casino revenue in 2022 has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels after a significant declines in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.

Illinois Casinos Return To Normal After Two Difficult Pandemic Years

Illinois casino revenue in 2022 has nearly reached pre-pandemic levels after significant declines in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.

Posted on: September 7, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

State’s Attorney: Police Shooting Of Armed Man Outside Illinois Casino Justified

Winnebago County State's Attorney rules no criminal charges will be laid against three officers that shot armed man Bradley J. Thompkins outside the Hard Rock Rockford Casino.

Posted on: September 2, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Police arrest four in Illinois gambling heists. Dark jail cell at night. Empty cots with single pillow seen through bars of empty cells

Mother, Son Arrested In Connection With IL Gambling Machine Thefts

Police arrest four people, including a mother and son, in connection with theft of $400,000 from gaming machines across Illinois.

Posted on: August 29, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

$6 Million Lawsuit Can Proceed Against Caesars Over Stabbing At Illinois Casino

Federal judge rules the fiancee of a man fatally stabbed at Harrah's Joliet Hotel and Casino in 2019 can sue Caesars for $6 million.

Posted on: August 23, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

A new sportsbook for Hard Rock Casino Rockford is being considered

Sportsbook At Hard Rock Casino Rockford A Wise Bet

Casino officials are considering adding a sportsbook to Hard Rock Casino Rockford, which first will need licensing and approval from the IGB.

Posted on: August 21, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Thanks to a record, July when 45,000 guest visited the temporary Hard Rock casino in Rockford, the benefits to the Illinois town are growing.

Illinois Casino Breaks Attendance Record, Boosts Revenue For Rockford

Thanks to a record July when 45,000 guests visited the temporary Hard Rock casino in Rockford, the benefits to the Illinois town are growing.

Posted on: August 19, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Illinois Casino Walker’s Bluff Remains On Track To Open In 2023

Construction on the Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois is progressing nicely. The 190,000-square foot, $147 million Elite Casino Resorts facility is set to open in 2023.

Posted on: August 18, 2022 | | Matt Boecker