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Springfield earns almost $5 million as gaming expansion slows down

September 25, 2016

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

Hours of operation during the week cut by Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino

Kim M

March 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Illinois

The Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino located on the Illinois River in East Peoria, Illinois has announced it is reducing its hours of operation from Sunday to Thursday. Instead of opening at 6 a.m. and reopening ...

Hops House taps at Argosy Casino in Alton start flowing

Kim M

February 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

The Argosy Casino Alton’s Hop House is the neighborhoods newest spot for craft beer. Visitors to the Hop House can now choose from 77 varieties of craft beer to complement suggested beer-pairings from a menu...

Judge slams Caesars’ attempt to hide 7 million page investigation; Redacted report to be released by end of Feb

Lars Jones

January 22, 2016

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Bankruptcy, Illinois, Financial Fraud, Nevada, New Jersey

Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. is looking to cut its debt load of more than $18 billion roughly in half through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. In March 2015 Judge A. Benjamin Goldgar of the U.S....

Decatur City Council soon to hear casino proposal

Alex Lanter

January 5, 2016

U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Illinois

Anytime soon the Decatur City Council is set to revise a casino proposal which includes the establishment of a small casino floor at the Decatur Conference Centre & Hotel. If the project is approved by the ...

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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

Hours of operation during the week cut by Par-A-Dice Riverboat Casino

Hops House taps at Argosy Casino in Alton start flowing

Judge slams Caesars’ attempt to hide 7 million page investigation; Redacted report to be released by end of Feb

Decatur City Council soon to hear casino proposal

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