Illinois budget crisis hits lottery winners Lars Jones Economy/FinanceLotteryIllinois August 31, 2015 0The state of Illinois is in the midst of a financial crisis and the government has been operating without a budget...
Delkab County and Potawatomi Nation plan for 24 hour electronic bingo hall Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsTribal GamingIllinois August 9, 2015 0The Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation Tribe and Economic Development Committee of DeKalb County, Illinois have decided to go forward with...
Penn National Gaming to acquire Illinois slot route operator Lars Jones Mergers, Acquisitions & PartnershipsIllinois August 1, 2015 2Penn National Gaming is acquiring Prairie State Gaming, an Illinois slot machine route operator in an all cash transaction. No...
Illinois cities won’t earn casino tax shares until state budget is set Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsEconomy/FinanceTaxationIllinois July 30, 2015 0A state spending plan has yet to be approved in the state of Illinois and this fact has now affected...
Illinois Gaming Board reportedly issues gaming licenses to illegal gambling operators Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsLicensesIllinois July 23, 2015 0The Chicago Tribune has reported that the state of Illinois has been issuing gaming licenses to individuals with criminal ties...
Caesar’s Bankruptcy hearings move forward as stocks plummet D. Graham Latest Casino and Gambling NewsU.S.A.Casino NewsWorld Casino NewsNorth America Casino NewsGaming Industry NewsDelawareBankruptcyIllinoisNevada July 22, 2015 0Caesar’s Entertainment Corporation’s (CEC) stocks took a dramatic 41% fall despite attempts by Marc Rowan of Apollo Global Management LLC...
Boston on the mind of Brockton casino proposal supporters Sam Mitchell Casino proposalsLicensesIllinoisMassachusetts July 1, 2015 0Two cities are competing for a casino license to build in southeast Massachusetts. Supporters believe the proposal for Brockton Casino...
Showboat showdown headed to bankruptcy court–Stockton U seeking millions Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsBankruptcyIllinois May 26, 2015 0On May 26th 2015, it was reported that the Stockton University is looking to claim damages to the value of...
Isle of Capri breaking ground on Bettendorf land casino Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsCasino NewsCasino expansion projectsIllinoisIowa May 18, 2015 0Last week plans were declared for a land based casino by the Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. that will cost...
Tourism experts offer testimony on Chicago casino proposal Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIllinois May 12, 2015 0Monday, May 11, 2015, Illinois state legislators listened to tourism expert testimony regarding a Chicago casino proposal. Experts stated the...
Slots may turn floundering Illinois race tracks around Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationHorse RacingIllinois May 11, 2015 0The gambling industry of Illinois continues to struggle, seeing low attendance and wagering at the horse tracks of the state....
Chicago casino obstacles still in place, discussions continue Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino proposalsIllinois May 6, 2015 0Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to open a casino in Chicago, Illinois. Governor Bruce Rauner is not opposed to the idea...
Rauner appoints Alejandre to Illinois Gaming Board–questions raised Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsIllinois April 27, 2015 0Illinois news from Sunday April 26, 2015 shows some perceived controversy over Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent decision to appoint Hector Alejandre to...
Illinois’ Palatine Village votes against video gambling locations Sam Mitchell Latest Casino and Gambling NewsGaming Law & LegislationCasino NewsIllinois April 13, 2015 0Illinois passed a bill in 2012 permitting live video gaming locations to open in the state; however Palatine Village residents...
Waukegan Mayor confident of casino coming to town Sadonna Price Latest Casino and Gambling NewsNorth America Casino NewsIllinois March 18, 2015 0Mayor Wayne Motley of Waukegan, Illinois has announced he is confident that the city will soon be able to offer...