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Illinois village passes one-year video gambling machines moratorium

May 15, 2017

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

In an attempt to stop the perceived proliferation of video gambling machine parlors, officials in the Illinois village of Island Lake have reportedly passed a one-year moratorium on the issuing of any new opera...

Illinois casino industry reports improved March takings despite lower admissions

Adam Morgan

May 3, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Illinois

March was a mixed bag for the riverboat gaming industry in Illinois as the Midwestern state’s ten floating casinos reported a 3.14% increase year-on-year in aggregated gross gaming revenues to $130.67 million d...

Illinois legislator proposes measure to legalize daily fantasy sports

Adam Morgan

April 14, 2017

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

After last month saw Mississippi become the twelfth American state to legalize daily fantasy sports, legislators in Illinois are reportedly set to be given the chance to follow suit once they return from their ...

Illinois gambling bill could move forward with or without Senate’s ‘grand bargain’

Kim M

April 4, 2017

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

If the latest budget plan proposed by lawmakers to create revenues for the state stalls, an Illinois state senator said he’s willing to move forward with Senate Bill 7, which would create six new casinos across...

Expanded gambling plan in Illinois would allow six new casinos

Sadonna Price

March 6, 2017

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

In January, reports surfaced that lawmakers in Illinois were going to consider a casino gambling expansion that would raise much-needed revenues for the state. Lawmakers are struggling to find a way to create r...

Northstar Lottery Group facing class-action lawsuit in Illinois

Adam Morgan

February 9, 2017

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

In Illinois, a group of vendors has reportedly filed a class-action lawsuit against Northstar Lottery Group alleging that the Chicago-based firm had defrauded businesses and individuals purchasing its range of ...

Illinois city could benefit from casino in a big way; Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer

Kim M

January 26, 2017

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

On Wednesday, Danville, Illinois Mayor Scott Eisenhauer reportedly told an Illinois Senate committee that a conservative estimate indicates that along with 800 permanent jobs, a casino in Danville would bring t...

Court approves Caesars bankruptcy plan to emerge in 2017 with $10 billion less debt

Lars Jones

January 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Bankruptcy, Illinois

In a press relief noted for its brevity compared to the gravity lifted, Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) has seen its operating company's bankruptcy reorganization plan finally approved allowing ...

Illinois casino expansion legislation to be deliberated next month

Adam Morgan

January 16, 2017

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

In Illinois, state legislators are reportedly due to begin deliberations early next month on legislation that could see the border cities of Rockford and Danville granted casino licenses while permitting the st...

Illinois lawmakers seek investigation into lottery practices; Grand Prizes not awarded

Lars Jones

December 18, 2016

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, Lottery, The Players Lounge, Indepth / Featured Articles, Illinois

Democratic and Republican senators and legislators have called for an investigation into how the Illinois Lottery worked in regard to major prizes not being awarded for instant win games after a Chicago Tribune...

Walker’s Bluff proposed casino remains uncertain after Illinois Legislators take a fall break

Renee Kingsley

December 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Illinois

Cynde Bunch, the founder and chief executive officer of the proposed Walker’s Bluff casino is frustrated with Illinois Legislators who decided to take a fall break after the session was vetoed. Walker’s Bluff i...

City Council lifts ban on video gambling in Batavia, Illinois

Kim M

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

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, 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...

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Illinois village passes one-year video gambling machines moratorium

Illinois casino industry reports improved March takings despite lower admissions

Illinois legislator proposes measure to legalize daily fantasy sports

Illinois gambling bill could move forward with or without Senate’s ‘grand bargain’

Expanded gambling plan in Illinois would allow six new casinos

Northstar Lottery Group facing class-action lawsuit in Illinois

Illinois city could benefit from casino in a big way; Danville Mayor Scott Eisenhauer

Court approves Caesars bankruptcy plan to emerge in 2017 with $10 billion less debt

Illinois casino expansion legislation to be deliberated next month

Illinois lawmakers seek investigation into lottery practices; Grand Prizes not awarded

Walker’s Bluff proposed casino remains uncertain after Illinois Legislators take a fall break

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

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