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DraftKings is preparing to introduce a new way for customers in several U.S. states to fund online sports betting accounts, allowing...
Chicago-area horse racing is approaching a critical moment as Hawthorne Race Course struggles to stabilize its finances amid unpaid obligations,...
Chicago’s effort to establish a permanent casino and entertainment complex continues to encounter delays tied to financing, construction challenges, and...
Accel Entertainment is assessing the feasibility of expanding its distributed gaming and local entertainment model into Chicago, as officials consider...
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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,...
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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...
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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...