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April 13, 2026 0

FanDuel has temporarily stopped charging its per-bet fee in Illinois, a move that comes as state lawmakers continue to debate...

Kenosha Casino Project Advances After Federal Review

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April 8, 2026 0

The proposed Hard Rock casino and hotel development in Kenosha has reached a new stage after federal officials released a...

CFTC Files Lawsuits Against States Over Prediction Market Rules

April 3, 2026 0

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a series of federal lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois, escalating an...

Hollywood Casino Aurora Set for Grand Opening in June 2026

March 20, 2026 0

Hollywood Casino Aurora, a new $360 million entertainment destination, is set to open its doors on June 24, 2026. Developed...

Bally’s Corporation Posts Strong Q4 2025 Revenue Gains

March 17, 2026 0

Bally’s Corporation reported a 28.6% increase in revenue for Q4 2025, reaching $746.2 million, fueled by both land-based and online...

Hawthorne Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Illinois

March 2, 2026 0

Hawthorne Race Course has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in federal court in Chicago, taking what executives describe as a necessary...

Boyd Gaming to Sell Sam’s Town to Bally’s

February 27, 2026 0

Boyd Gaming Corporation has agreed to sell Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s Corporation, marking a...

Illinois Budget Plan Reshapes Casino Table Taxes

February 25, 2026 0

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proposed a sweeping change to how most casinos in the state pay taxes on table...

Rush Street Interactive Posts Record 2025 Financial Results

February 18, 2026 0

Rush Street Interactive reported its strongest financial performance to date, with results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December...

Illinois Legislators Push for End to Per-Wager Tax on Online Sports Bets

February 11, 2026 0

A new bill in Illinois aims to repeal the state’s controversial per-wager tax on online sports betting. House Bill 5143,...

Hawthorne Crisis Deepens as Racing Future Nears Decision

February 2, 2026 0

Chicago-area horse racing is approaching a critical moment as Hawthorne Race Course struggles to stabilize its finances amid unpaid obligations,...

Super Bowl LX Betting Grows as Mattress Mack Leads Action

January 30, 2026 0

The buildup to Super Bowl LX has drawn some of the largest wagers sportsbooks have reported this season, with high-profile...

26 people face charges in alleged bribery and point-shaving plot targeting NCAA and CBA men’s basketball

January 16, 2026 0

Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania have now charged 26 people in what authorities describe as a wide-ranging point-shaving operation that stretched...

Key Hotel Debuts at Q Casino as Dubuque Gaming Market Shifts