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Chicago inaugurates special downtown casino advisory committee

September 9, 2022

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The mayor for the American city of Chicago has reportedly announced the establishment of a special 20-member body to gather information regarding the plan from Bally’s Corporation to premiere a $1.7 billion dow...

Chicago gets down to considering five casino proposals from three hopefuls

Adam Morgan

December 17, 2021

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As part of the campaign to bring a large casino to downtown Chicago and a trio of companies have reportedly submitted five proposals that are to now be considered by the office of mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured...

Chicago sportsbetting proposition stalls amid opposition to low tax rate

Adam Morgan

December 8, 2021

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The effort to pass legislation that would bring legalized sportsbetting to the American city of Chicago has reportedly stalled over claims that the measure’s suggested tax rate would bring in just ‘peanuts’ fro...

Chicago extends official casino license application deadline to October 29

Adam Morgan

August 9, 2021

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The administration of Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured) has reportedly given firms potentially keen on operating the giant city’s envisioned Las Vegas-style casino resort a further nine weeks to submit th...

Chicago casino resort proposal attracting prominent Nevada interest

Adam Morgan

March 11, 2021

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At least four casino firms reportedly responded to a recent informal request for information (RFI) exercise that Chicago launched as part of its campaign to bring a large gambling-friendly resort to the United ...

Chicago casino legislation gets gubernatorial consent

Adam Morgan

July 1, 2020

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Illinois Governor Jay Robert Pritzker reportedly put his signature to legislation yesterday that will allow the city of Chicago to host a casino complete with slots and a wide range of gaming tables. Accordi...

Plan for envisioned Chicago casino receives a legislative boost

Adam Morgan

May 25, 2020

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In Illinois and the possibility that Chicago will one day host a casino has reportedly been brought one step closure following the passage yesterday of revisions to the Midwestern state’s upcoming annual budget...

Investigation determines that Illinois would benefit from airport slots

Adam Morgan

August 19, 2019

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In Illinois and an official feasibility study has reportedly determined that the state could earn up to $18.5 million every year by bringing a complement of around 500 slots to O'Hare International Airport and ...

Chicago mayor asking residents to suggest sites for envisioned urban casino

Adam Morgan

July 29, 2019

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Following the recent passage of legislation that is to allow Chicago host a casino for the very first time and the giant city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, has reportedly launched an online survey that is asking res...

Illinois House of Representatives passes casino expansion legislation

Adam Morgan

June 3, 2019

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Following two days of intense debate, the Illinois House of Representatives reportedly passed a piece of legislation on Saturday that could see the Midwestern state license of up to six additional casinos inclu...

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Chicago inaugurates special downtown casino advisory committee

Chicago gets down to considering five casino proposals from three hopefuls

Chicago sportsbetting proposition stalls amid opposition to low tax rate

Chicago casino resort proposal attracting prominent Nevada interest

Chicago casino legislation gets gubernatorial consent

Plan for envisioned Chicago casino receives a legislative boost

Investigation determines that Illinois would benefit from airport slots

Chicago mayor asking residents to suggest sites for envisioned urban casino

Illinois House of Representatives passes casino expansion legislation

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