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City Council lifts ban on video gambling in Batavia, Illinois

November 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Illinois

On November 15, with all but three members of the 14-member council voting, aldermen voted 8-3 in favor of lifting the ban on video gambling in Batavia, Illinois. And on November 21st the measure was approved b...

Supporters of Walker’s Bluff casino to rally in Springfield today

Kim M

November 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Licenses, Illinois

Today, local leaders and citizens who support a plan to expand and transform Walker’s Bluff from a winery and restaurant into an entertainment and lodging complex in Southern Illinois will travel to the state’s...

Businesses in Indiana want state legislators to amend gaming law to allow gaming in bars and clubs

Renee Kingsley

October 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Illinois

A Video Gaming Coalition made up of trade groups in Indiana hosted a special event at the Patrician Banquet Center on October 12 to promote and push for the legalization of video gaming terminals (VGTs) at bars...

New Orleans company to purchase Rock Island casino boat

Kim M

October 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

Docked and closed for business since 2008, the future of the Casino Rock Island riverboat could soon include new ownership and a repurposing as an excursion boat in New Orleans. At daybreak on Friday, the fo...

Springfield earns almost $5 million as gaming expansion slows down

Kim M

September 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Illinois

According to the latest figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board, through the end of August, the city of Springfield received $4.019 million from gambling taxes since the fall of 2012 when video gambling w...

Illinois seeks new private manager for state’s lottery

Kim M

July 31, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Illinois

At a recent press conference in Chicago, Rep. Governor Bruce Rauner told reporters that a request for proposal for a new private manager for the Illinois State Lottery has been released by the state for a 10-ye...

A new local casino in southern Illinois could mean substantial losses for others

Kim M

June 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Economy/Finance, Illinois

If a proposal for a casino at Walker’s Bluff in Carterville is successful, it would mean even more competition for Harrah’s Metropolis and the Isle Casino Cape Girardeau, as the trio is located within 60 miles ...

Decatur City Council to study ways to limit video gambling locations

Kim M

June 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois

What started out as a good idea now has city officials in Decatur, Illinois searching to find ways to limit the number of locations where video gambling machines are operational in the state, and at 5:30pm toda...

Daily Fantasy Sports bill in Illinois put on hold due to vote-buying allegations

Renee Kingsley

May 31, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Illinois, Licensing

Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators were optimistic about getting an Illinois DFS bill passed but legislators decided to put the bill on hold after allegations were made regarding a-cash-for-votes scheme. T...

Fantasy sports regulations approved by Illinois Senate panel

Kim M

May 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Sports betting, Fantasy Sports, Illinois

So that concerns may be addressed originating from a state opinion that calls the kind of betting activity that takes place on daily fantasy sports websites illegal, regulations were approved during an executiv...

Free shuttle service to St. Louis Cardinals games offered by Casino Queen

Sadonna Price

April 15, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois

Fans of the St. Louis Cardinals now have an affordable way to get to the MLB games, thanks to the Casino Queen. The local casino gaming venue is offering fans free parking at their venue, with the option to tak...

Rush Street Gaming faces fine of $1.65 million in Illinois

Sadonna Price

April 10, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

A Chicago company behind the Brockton resort casino proposal is now facing a $1.65 million fine in the state of Illinois. Rush Street Gaming has been accused of provide a no-bid cleaning and security contract a...

Employment at Quad-Cities casinos boosted by move to land

Kim M

April 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Employment & Careers, Illinois, Iowa

Slightly more than 1,700 hotel and casino workers will be employed by the three Quad-Cities casino companies once neighboring Jumer's Casino & Hotel’s land-based operation in Rock Island is joined by Rhythm...

February casino market led by River City & Casino Queen

Kim M

March 12, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Illinois, Missouri

Gambling figures for the state released Thursday show revenue rises in the double digits at River City and the Casino Queen, both leading the St. Louis casino market’s strong performance in February. Leading...

As part of large investment in the region; Walker’s Bluff wants gaming license

Kim M

March 9, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Licenses, Illinois

Approximately $178 million would be invested back into Southern Illinois if Walker’s Bluff in Carterville is transformed from a winery and restaurant to an entertainment and lodging complex. Cynde Bunch has a p...

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City Council lifts ban on video gambling in Batavia, Illinois

Supporters of Walker’s Bluff casino to rally in Springfield today

Businesses in Indiana want state legislators to amend gaming law to allow gaming in bars and clubs

New Orleans company to purchase Rock Island casino boat

Springfield earns almost $5 million as gaming expansion slows down

Illinois seeks new private manager for state’s lottery

A new local casino in southern Illinois could mean substantial losses for others

Decatur City Council to study ways to limit video gambling locations

Daily Fantasy Sports bill in Illinois put on hold due to vote-buying allegations

Fantasy sports regulations approved by Illinois Senate panel

Free shuttle service to St. Louis Cardinals games offered by Casino Queen

Rush Street Gaming faces fine of $1.65 million in Illinois

Employment at Quad-Cities casinos boosted by move to land

February casino market led by River City & Casino Queen

As part of large investment in the region; Walker’s Bluff wants gaming license

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