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Boyd Gaming Details $160M Par-A-Dice Casino Replacement

December 12, 2025

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Boyd Gaming has formally presented plans to replace the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a larger, modernized facility, outlining a $160 million project that would remain on the east side of the...

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

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November 18, 2025

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Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...

Decatur Racino Plan Clears Illinois Senate Hurdle, Awaits House Decision

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November 5, 2025

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A push to bring a harness racetrack and casino hybrid facility to Macon County has taken a significant step forward, with Illinois lawmakers advancing the measure while local leaders and residents weigh its pot...

Chicago Advances Plan for Slot Machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports

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October 23, 2025

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Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that could soon take shape as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to ...

Chicago Proposes 10.25% Sports Betting Tax for 2026 Budget

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October 20, 2025

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a 10.25% local tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue as part of his 2026 city budget. The new measure aims to generate approximately $26 million annually and he...

Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Tax Filings Reveal $1.4 Million Blackjack Winnings

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October 17, 2025

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, one of the country’s wealthiest elected officials and a potential 2028 presidential contender, revealed he won $1.4 million from gambling during a Las Vegas vacation last year. Ac...

Chicago Considers Lifting Video Gambling Ban, Bally’s Warns of Revenue Loss

Vanja Mitic

October 10, 2025

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Chicago, Illinois, is grappling with a contentious proposal to lift the ban on video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city, a move that could bring substantial changes to its gaming landscape. Bally's, which is...

Bally’s Chicago Casino Resort Moves Forward With $1.19B Backing

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September 30, 2025

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Chicago’s River West neighborhood is undergoing a major transformation as Bally’s Corporation, supported by Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), pushes ahead with the creation of a $1.19 billion flagship...

Chicago Committee Advances Video Gaming Ordinance

Vanja Mitic

September 17, 2025

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A controversial plan to introduce video gaming across Chicago cleared its first hurdle this week, though it faces strong pushback from Mayor Brandon Johnson. The City Council’s License and Consumer Protection C...

Illinois Casino Revenue Surges in July and August With New Openings

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September 10, 2025

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Illinois’ land-based casino industry continued its upward momentum this summer, posting two straight months of significant year-over-year revenue growth. While casinos across the country are seeing only modest ...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

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September 8, 2025

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One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

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August 27, 2025

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Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...

Peoria Presses Boyd Gaming to Build Casino in City or Sell License

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August 11, 2025

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Peoria Mayor Rita Ali has renewed demands that Boyd Gaming either construct a new land-based casino within Peoria city limits or sell its Par-A-Dice gaming license to an operator willing to do so, escalating a ...

Illinois Implements Stricter Gambling Ad Rules Across All Sectors

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August 5, 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has enacted a comprehensive update to its marketing and advertising standards for licensed casino, video gaming, and sports betting operators, introducing a uniform set of rules ...

Final Days for Hollywood Casino Joliet Riverboat After 33 Years

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July 24, 2025

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After more than three decades of continuous operation, Hollywood Casino Joliet’s riverboat will close its doors for good on Tuesday, July 29, at 5:59 a.m. CDT. The end of this long-running riverboat marks a sig...

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Boyd Gaming Details $160M Par-A-Dice Casino Replacement

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Decatur Racino Plan Clears Illinois Senate Hurdle, Awaits House Decision

Chicago Advances Plan for Slot Machines at O’Hare and Midway Airports

Chicago Proposes 10.25% Sports Betting Tax for 2026 Budget

Illinois Governor Pritzker’s Tax Filings Reveal $1.4 Million Blackjack Winnings

Chicago Considers Lifting Video Gambling Ban, Bally’s Warns of Revenue Loss

Bally’s Chicago Casino Resort Moves Forward With $1.19B Backing

Chicago Committee Advances Video Gaming Ordinance

Illinois Casino Revenue Surges in July and August With New Openings

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

Peoria Presses Boyd Gaming to Build Casino in City or Sell License

Illinois Implements Stricter Gambling Ad Rules Across All Sectors

Final Days for Hollywood Casino Joliet Riverboat After 33 Years

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