Push Comes To Shove Over Oak Lawn’s VGT ‘Push Tax’
Thirteen video game terminal operators in the village of Oak Lawn failed to submit tax forms for the "push tax," which went into effect on Jan. 1. Read More
Posted on: August 13, 2020 |
Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance
PointsBet Sportsbook has regulatory approval to go ahead with both online and retail operations in the Prairie State as the new market takes shape. Read More
Posted on: July 17, 2020 |
Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year
The Illinois Legislature will allow video gaming terminals at state fairs. However, because of the pandemic, fair-goers won't get to play them until 2021. Read More
Posted on: July 9, 2020 |
Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses
Illinois casinos and VLT rooms could lose their licenses if they don't uphold the state's COVID-19 precautions, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More
Posted on: July 7, 2020 |
Illinois Casinos Will Reopen Wednesday
Not every casino in Illinois will open right at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, but all 10 plan to reopen to the public for the first time in months. Read More
Posted on: June 30, 2020 |
IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace
It's been nine months since Hard Rock submitted its plans for a Rockford, IL casino, but there is still no response from the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More
Posted on: June 28, 2020 |
Illinois Casinos May Reopen Soon; Here’s What To Expect
Phase four of the Restore Illinois plan may allow Illinois casinos to reopen with guidelines set by the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More
Posted on: June 23, 2020 |
Illinois VGT Parlors Aim To Reopen With Safety Measures Starting June 26
There are no hard and fast dates yet, but it looks like the first Illinois VGT facilities could open before the end of June. Read More
Posted on: June 22, 2020 |
Gaming Board Sets Stage For Illinois Casinos To Reopen
The state gaming board approved an Illinois casinos reopening plan during its meeting on Thursday, perhaps leading to a late-June return. Read More
Posted on: June 12, 2020 |
Pritzker Suspends In-Person Registration For Online Sports Betting
Gov. JB Pritzker has temporarily suspended the in-person registration requirement for online sports betting amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Posted on: June 5, 2020 |