Illinois

Decatur Racino Plan Clears Illinois Senate Hurdle, Awaits House Decision

Johnny K.
Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino openings, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Illinois
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...

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

Johnny K.
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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...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

Johnny K.
Tribal Gaming, Casino News, U.S.A., Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Illinois, Wisconsin
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

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Illinois, Taxes
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...

DraftKings to Charge Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Starting September

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxation, Illinois
DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...

Bally’s Settles Lawsuit Over Casino Investment Terms in Chicago

Vanja Mitic
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Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the c...