Decatur Amends Code To Combat Spread Of Video Gaming Terminals
Decatur in Central Illinois has amended its code on video gambling machines to slow the spread of the machines throughout the city.
Posted on: November 29, 2023 |
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Waka Flocka Flame To Portray Chicago Gambling Kingpin “Mushmouth” Johnson
A new biopic will reportedly see notorious 19th-century Chicago gambling kingpin John "Mushmouth" Johnson played by rapper Waka Flocka Flame.
Posted on: June 5, 2023 |
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Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (Part 2)
In chapter 5.2 of our Illinois Gambling history series, we look back at the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal that shocked America and forever changed baseball.
Posted on: December 16, 2022 |
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Lottery Tickets Make Crappy Holiday Gifts
Giving lottery tickets to children for the holidays is a remarkably bad idea. Giving them to adults simply makes for a crappy gift.
Posted on: December 15, 2022 |
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Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (Part 1)
In part 5 of our Illinois gambling history, we shift focus to the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal that tarnished the 1919 World Series and left a lasting impression on American sport.
Posted on: December 15, 2022 |
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Gamblers On Your Nice List? Check Out These Gambling-Themed Gifts
Got Gamblers on your nice list? See our picks for some of the best gambling and casino-themed gifts for the 2022 holiday season.
Posted on: December 9, 2022 |
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Illinois Pro Sports Teams Could Apply For Sportsbook Licenses If Bill Passes
Lamont Robinson Jr.'s bill would eliminate the middleman for the sports franchises in Illinois and grant them a sports betting license.
Posted on: December 1, 2022 |
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The Legacy Of John “Mushmouth” Johnson, Chicago’s Black Gambling King
Join us for Part 4 of our Illinois gambling history series, where we meet John "Mushmouth" Johnson, Chicago's Black Gambling King
Posted on: December 1, 2022 |
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Bally’s Finalizes Its Chicago Casino Land Purchase
The $200 million Bally's Chicago casino land purchase is a done deal, the gaming and hospitality corporation announced on Monday.
Posted on: November 22, 2022 |
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Bally’s Expected To Finalize Purchase Of Chicago Tribune Printing Plant
Bally's should complete the $200 million deal to acquire the land for its $1.74 billion Chicago casino before Thanksgiving.
Posted on: November 18, 2022 |
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