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Bally’s Faces Scrutiny Over Funding for Expansion Plans

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August 26, 2026 0

Bally’s Corporation is facing increased examination from analysts after recent regulatory filings raised concerns about the company’s financial position and...

Bally’s Warns of Financial Pressure Amid Chicago Project Dispute

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August 20, 2026 0

Bally’s Corporation has issued a going concern warning after identifying financial pressures that could affect its ability to meet obligations...

Chicago Council Pressures Bally’s Over Casino Delays

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August 13, 2026 0

Twenty-seven Chicago City Council members have called on Bally’s to resume full construction of its planned $1.7 billion casino and...

Bally’s Halts Parts of Chicago Casino Project Amid Dispute

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August 10, 2026 0

Bally’s Chicago has slowed construction on major portions of its permanent casino and entertainment development in River West as tensions...

Hawthorne Race Course Sale Ends Chicago-Area Horse Racing

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July 30, 2026 0

A federal bankruptcy court has approved the $90 million sale of Hawthorne Race Course, bringing live horse racing at the...

Illinois Adds Gambling Disorder to State Addiction Law

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July 28, 2026 0

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation formally recognizing gambling disorder within the state’s addiction framework, expanding the government’s authority...

Illinois Senate Leader Redirects $50K Modo Donation

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July 3, 2026 0

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s campaign says it will give $50,000 to local charities after questions arose about a campaign...

Bally’s Enlists Lori Lightfoot Firm in Chicago VGT Fight

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June 30, 2026 0

Bally’s has retained former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s law firm as it prepares for a potential legal challenge against the...

Kalshi Challenges Illinois Prediction Market Law

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June 25, 2026 0

Kalshi has launched a legal challenge against Illinois ahead of the state’s new prediction market regulations, arguing that federal law...

Illinois Approves $56B Budget With New Fantasy Sports Taxes

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June 4, 2026 0

Illinois lawmakers concluded an overnight legislative session on Monday, June 1, passing a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027...

American Place Casino Begins Construction on Permanent Facility

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June 2, 2026 0

Full House Resorts and American Place Casino are officially launching construction on the permanent American Place casino in Waukegan, Illinois,...

DraftKings Ends Retail Betting at Wrigley Field

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May 19, 2026 0

Chicago-based sports bettors will soon lose access to in-person wagering at Wrigley Field after DraftKings announced plans to shut down...

Fairmount Park Expands Casino With Live Table Games

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May 18, 2026 0

Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in Collinsville has added live table games to its gaming floor as part of a...

Illinois Restricts State Workers From Insider Bets on Prediction Apps

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April 22, 2026 0

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed an executive order that bars state employees from using nonpublic government information to place...

FanDuel Halts Illinois Betting Fee Temporarily

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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...

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