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0A coalition representing some of the largest online sportsbooks in the United States has taken legal action against the city...
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0Chicago is preparing to impose a new municipal tax on sports betting revenue after the city’s 2026 budget cleared the...
Vanja Mitic
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0Chicago’s proposed 2026 budget has triggered a warning from major online sportsbooks that they may have to stop accepting wagers inside...
Vanja Mitic
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0Boyd Gaming has formally presented plans to replace the Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a larger, modernized facility,...
Johnny K.
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0Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the...
Johnny K.
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0A push to bring a harness racetrack and casino hybrid facility to Macon County has taken a significant step forward,...
Johnny K.
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0Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that...
Vanja Mitic
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0Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a 10.25% local tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue as part of his 2026 city...
Johnny K.
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0Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, one of the country’s wealthiest elected officials and a potential 2028 presidential contender, revealed he won...
Vanja Mitic
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0Chicago, Illinois, is grappling with a contentious proposal to lift the ban on video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city, a...
Johnny K.
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0Chicago’s River West neighborhood is undergoing a major transformation as Bally’s Corporation, supported by Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI),...
Vanja Mitic
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0A controversial plan to introduce video gaming across Chicago cleared its first hurdle this week, though it faces strong pushback...
Johnny K.
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0Illinois’ land-based casino industry continued its upward momentum this summer, posting two straight months of significant year-over-year revenue growth. While...
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0One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its...