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Photo of casino floor at Bally's Chicago casino, which Mayor Brandon Johnson praised at grand opening

Chicago Mayor: Bally’s Casino Will Help ‘Secure’ The City’s Future

With younger crowd visiting the new casino, Bally's Chicago will secure the city's fiscal future Mayor Brandon Johnson says.

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | | Cole Rush

WSOP Events In Chicago Highlight Illinois October Poker Schedule

World Series of Poker Circuit events highlights the poker scene in Illinois in October, with another Circuit event the following month.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | Anthony Cicali

Photo of the Golden Nugget Danville casino for a story in regards to a lawsuit about the zoning of the building.

Multi-Year Lawsuit Over Golden Nugget Danville Comes To A Close

The multi-year lawsuit against the city of Danville over the Golden Nugget Casino ends with judge ruling in city's favor.

Posted on: September 28, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Photo depicting VGTs at small businesses in Illinois where revenue is shrinking.

Expansion Of VGTs Across Illinois Zaps Revenue From Small Businesses

While the video gambling terminal market is thriving in Illinois, the businesses housing these slots-like machines are seeing less revenue.

Posted on: September 25, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Photo of Bally's Casino at Medinah Temple, which resembles a mosque.

No, Bally’s Chicago Casino Isn’t A Mosque (And It Never Was)

Misinformed outrage has broken out in certain Muslim-majority countries, claiming Bally's Chicago Casino opened in a mosque. It didn't.

Posted on: September 22, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Picture of casino chips and cash representing Illinois July gaming figures.

July Revenue Tops $133 Million At Illinois Casinos

Illinois casinos reported a healthy $133.2 million in July revenue, which led to more than $30 million in tax contributions.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Bally's temporary casino in Chicago opens.

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Open For Business

Bally's Chicago has officially opened its doors in downtown Chicago. It plans to be open three years while a permanent casino is being built.

Posted on: September 11, 2023 | | Cole Rush

Bally's Chicago could open this weekend.

Bally’s Chicago Casino Set To Open If Trial Run Goes Well

If a trial run goes well this week, Bally's Chicago could become the first casino to open in Chicago as soon as this upcoming weekend.

Posted on: September 6, 2023 | | Cole Rush

The land under Hard Rock Casino in Rockford has been sold for $100M.

Hard Rock Casino Land In Rockford Sold For $100 Million

Gaming Leisure Properties purchases land under Hard Rock Rockford Casino, set to open in 2024, for $100 million.

Posted on: September 5, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Governor Pritzker Cuts Ribbon As Walker’s Bluff Casino Opens in Southern Illinois

The opening of the 14th casino in Illinois has already delivered more than $25 million to the Rebuild Illinois infrastructure fund.

Posted on: August 28, 2023 | | Dave Briggs

Illinois casinos

Chicago Mayor: Bally’s Casino Will Help ‘Secure’ The City’s Future

WSOP Events In Chicago Highlight Illinois October Poker Schedule

Multi-Year Lawsuit Over Golden Nugget Danville Comes To A Close

Expansion Of VGTs Across Illinois Zaps Revenue From Small Businesses

No, Bally’s Chicago Casino Isn’t A Mosque (And It Never Was)

July Revenue Tops $133 Million At Illinois Casinos

Bally’s Temporary Chicago Casino Open For Business

Bally’s Chicago Casino Set To Open If Trial Run Goes Well

Hard Rock Casino Land In Rockford Sold For $100 Million

Governor Pritzker Cuts Ribbon As Walker’s Bluff Casino Opens in Southern Illinois

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