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Illinois sportsbetting market chalks up a record-breaking October

December 9, 2021

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Illinois

Online and retail sportsbetting operators in Illinois reportedly had a good month in October after recording a 40.8% sequential increase in aggregated handle to reach an all-time high of $840.4 million. Acco...

Chicago sportsbetting proposition stalls amid opposition to low tax rate

Adam Morgan

December 8, 2021

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Taxation, Illinois

The effort to pass legislation that would bring legalized sportsbetting to the American city of Chicago has reportedly stalled over claims that the measure’s suggested tax rate would bring in just ‘peanuts’ fro...

Chicago City Hall reveals details of five competing casino proposals

Sadonna Price

November 22, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Illinois

City Hall in Chicago has released details regarding the five proposals for a casino property in the downtown area of the city. A timetable of sorts has been established for the casino to be constructed so the c...

Rivers Casino Des Plains looking to expand workforce by up to 400 people

Adam Morgan

November 11, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Poker, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

In the American state of Illinois and Rivers Casino Des Plaines has announced that it is looking to hire as many as 400 additional employees in advance of premiering a new 78,000 sq ft extension in the spring. ...

Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act begins services today in temporary location

Sadonna Price

November 10, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Illinois

The Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois is ready to offer services. Not long ago, it was announced that a temporary space was in the works while the permanent location is being constructed. Today, the tempor...

Illinois sports betting handle settles under $600m for September

Sadonna Price

November 9, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Illinois

Yesterday, the Illinois Gaming Board reported that the state’s betting handle for September reached just over $596 million. This number was a solid number but fell short of the state’s record handle month of Ma...

Five developers submit plans for Chicago casino

Sadonna Price

November 1, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Illinois

A total of five companies have submitted proposals to create a casino in Chicago. As Mayor Lori Lightfoot and members of her administration review the proposals over the coming weeks, the city is one step close...

Race to bring a casino to suburban Chicago narrowed to two runners

Adam Morgan

October 26, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

In the midwestern American state of Illinois and the race for the right to bring a large casino resort to suburban Chicago has reportedly been narrowed down to just two runners following a unanimous decision fr...

Illinois officials begin considering Waukegan casino license bids

Adam Morgan

October 14, 2021

Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, NFL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

The Illinois Gaming Board has reportedly begun considering whether Lakeside Casino LLC or Full House Resorts Incorporated should be awarded with the license to operate a proposed casino for the city of Waukegan...

Churchill Downs removes bid for Waukegan Casino after announcing sale of Arlington International Racecourse

Sadonna Price

October 1, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Illinois

Churchill Downs is apparently no longer interested in operating a casino in Waukegan. The company withdrew its bid for licensing just a few hours after it was announced that its Arlington property would go to t...

Churchill Downs Incorporated agrees Arlington International Racecourse sale

Adam Morgan

September 30, 2021

NFL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Horse Racing, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

In the American state of Illinois and Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced the signing of an definitive agreement that is to see the Chicago Bears franchise of the National Football League (NFL) purchase ...

Illinois Gaming Board to reveal new casino license holders in early 2022; sports betting declines in the state following United States trend

Sadonna Price

September 10, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting, Illinois

Lots of things are happening in the gambling industry of Illinois. The state Gaming Board has revealed that the casino license winners for Waukegan and south suburban venues will be announced in early 2022. The...

Chicago extends official casino license application deadline to October 29

Adam Morgan

August 9, 2021

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

The administration of Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured) has reportedly given firms potentially keen on operating the giant city’s envisioned Las Vegas-style casino resort a further nine weeks to submit th...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford plans to open temporary casino in October

Sadonna Price

July 29, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Illinois

A vendor fair meeting was held yesterday in Rockford, Illinois to give local businesses an opportunity to learn more about the Hard Rock Casino that is coming to town. A temporary casino is planned while the pe...

Chicago considering measure to lift city-wide sportsbetting prohibition

Adam Morgan

July 22, 2021

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, MLB, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois

In the American city of Chicago and politicians are reportedly considering new legislation that would legalize sportsbetting and subsequently give five area professional sports facilities permission to host lan...

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Illinois sportsbetting market chalks up a record-breaking October

Chicago sportsbetting proposition stalls amid opposition to low tax rate

Chicago City Hall reveals details of five competing casino proposals

Rivers Casino Des Plains looking to expand workforce by up to 400 people

Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act begins services today in temporary location

Illinois sports betting handle settles under $600m for September

Five developers submit plans for Chicago casino

Race to bring a casino to suburban Chicago narrowed to two runners

Illinois officials begin considering Waukegan casino license bids

Churchill Downs removes bid for Waukegan Casino after announcing sale of Arlington International Racecourse

Churchill Downs Incorporated agrees Arlington International Racecourse sale

Illinois Gaming Board to reveal new casino license holders in early 2022; sports betting declines in the state following United States trend

Hard Rock Casino Rockford plans to open temporary casino in October

Chicago considering measure to lift city-wide sportsbetting prohibition

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