Illinois casinos

Rockford Casino Debuts Craps As Permanent Facility Buildout Enters Final Phase

Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act has added craps to its table game offerings as work on its permanent facility hits final stretch.

Rivers Des Plaines Casino Hit With Lawsuit Over Data Breach

Rivers Des Plaines Casino has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over a cyberattack it suffered in August.

Ceremony To Mark Construction Start On New Hollywood Casino Joliet

Construction is set to begin on the land-based Hollywood Casino Joliet. The project is expected to cost $185 million and open in 2026.

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

Illinois casinos enjoyed solid, steady revenue in November, with year-over-year revenue rising or staying about the same at most casinos.

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

The bidding process that landed Bally’s the opportunity to build a casino in Chicago is reportedly being investigated locally and federally.

Penn Set To Break Ground On Permanent Hollywood Casino In Aurora

Penn Entertainment is set to break ground on a permanent casino in Aurora. The new Hollywood Casino Aurora is a $360M project.

Des Plaines’ Tax Burden For Rivers Casino Cut In Half To $5 Million

With more casinos coming online in Northern Illinois, lawmakers have cut the tax to $5M Des Plaines pays the state for housing Rivers Casino.

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%.