Illinois / IL casino news and reviews

The Hindu

Salem man ends life after losing money in online gambling

A Life Insurance Corporation of India agent reportedly ended his life after losing money in online gambling at Tharamangalam in Salem on Monday. According to the police, Kandasamy, 42, of Old Gas Office area was married to Mahalakshmi, who works as junior assistant at the Block Development Office in Tharamangalam. Kandasamy, who lost money in…

Incidents ・ 15 July 2024

igamingfuture.com

QTech Games Wins Online Casino Provider Award at 2024 SBEA+ by Eventus

QTech Games, a prominent distributor in emerging markets, has been awarded "Online Casino Provider of the Year" at the 9th Annual Sports Betting East Africa (SBEA+) 2024 Summit in Kampala, Uganda. This recognition highlights QTech Games' impact and performance within the East African iGaming sector. The SBEA+ Eventus Awards celebrate excellence and…

Industry ・ 08 July 2024

Covers

Illinois Legislator to Reintroduce Online Casino Bill in 2025

Despite several setbacks in recent years, State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-Chicago) is determined to reintroduce iGaming legislation in 2025. State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-Chicago) is determined to bring legalized iGaming to The Prairie State. Speaking to Poker Industry PRO earlier this week, Gonzalez said that despite the failure of recent…

Law ・ 06 July 2024

Yogonet

ASEAN urged to tackle rising online gambling at Laos Summit

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries should unite in combating online gambling at their upcoming summit in Laos, as many Indonesians struggle with addiction, an international relations expert urged. Laos, taking the role of this year's ASEAN chairmanship, will host the bloc's summit in October where ASEAN leaders are expected…

Incidents ・ 02 July 2024

newschannel20.com

Illinois ILottery player wins $986,000 jackpot on lottery app

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - An iLottery player recently hit the jackpot and won $986932 playing Fast Play Twenty 20s on the Illinois Lottery app. Twenty 20s is an Illinois Lottery progressive jackpot Fast Play game. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide - in-store and online - until the jackpot is won. "I had just…

Winnings ・ 29 June 2024

focusgn.com

Hard Rock Casino Rockford to open in August

Hard Rock Casino Rockford's permanent facility offers more than 175000 square feet of gaming, entertainment, and hospitality space. US.- Hard Rock International has announced that the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford in Illinois will open at 3pm on August 29. The new casino, located immediately off the I-90 State Street exit at 7801 E. State…

Sports ・ 13 June 2024

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago woman wins $552 million jackpot, largest online lottery prize in the country

A Chicago woman has won more than $550 million through the iLottery app last week, making her the largest winner in the mobile lottery's history. The winner, who requested to remain anonymous, said she had been going through her emails June 4 when she saw one from the lottery informing her that she had won that day's drawing - and the prize was the…

Winnings ・ 11 June 2024

wandtv.com

Illinois winner claims Mega Millions jackpot

Lottery ・ 10 June 2024

TOP LOCATIONS

State

Illinois

State

Rhode Island

State

Wisconsin

Patch

Belleville Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $25K

BELLEVILLE, NJ - A store in Belleville recently sold a Quick Draw Progressive lottery ticket worth more than $25000, officials announced Tuesday. According to the New Jersey Lottery, a player purchased a Quick Draw Progressive ticket that captured $25110 - or 10 percent of the progressive jackpot - on Tuesday, May 28. The winning ticket was sold at…

Lottery ・ 29 May 2024

Michigan Lottery Connect

Macomb County Man Wins $1.05 Million Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot

A Macomb County man "shed some tears" when a store clerk told him his Jumbo Jackpot Slots Fast Cash ticket was a $1.05 million winning ticket. The 34-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his winning ticket May 7 at Cass Market and Liquor, located at 278 Cass Avenue in Mount Clemens. "I was at the Lottery machine deciding which…

Winnings ・ 28 May 2024

CBS News

Bally's tops $10M in revenue at temporary Chicago casino

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Bally's temporary Chicago casino at the Medinah Temple building in River North is starting the New Year strong. The company reported it surpassed $10 million in gross gaming revenue in January - up $6.8 million from its first month of operation back in September, and up 9.1 percent from December. Bally's noted that the Chicago…

Finance ・ 19 May 2024

WIFR

Ho-Chunk Nation announces Beloit casino will break ground this fall

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The City of Beloit prepares to roll the dice on a new Ho-Chunk Nation casino that is set to break ground this fall. Located between Willowbrook and Colley roads, guests will enjoy more than 1500 slot machines, dozens of table games and a sports betting area. An 18-story hotel will join the casino with more than 300 rooms, a…

Travel ・ 07 May 2024

TOP CATEGORIES

Category

Finance

Category

Land-based

Category

Industry

Category

Law

Patch

Lenny's Gambling Machine Destroyed: Plainfield Defendant Surrenders

JOLIET - The Joliet Police Department issued a press release on Thursday letting everyone know that 19-year-old Plainfield area resident Yussef Zahran has surrendered. Zahran tried to run over a Joliet police officer with his car earlier this week on Caton Farm Road, according to his charges. A week earlier, Joliet police say, Zahran broke one of…

Incidents ・ 03 May 2024

wcbu.org

Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

From casinos to video gaming machines to sports betting apps on cell phones, access to gambling has expanded significantly in recent years. While that has led to increased tax revenue across Illinois, it's also accompanied by a growing problem: gambling addiction. Bill Johnson of Bartonville is approaching 50 years in continuous recovery from…

Gambling Addiction ・ 23 April 2024

Yogonet

Casino event to explore key iGaming industry issues and trends on April 17

The SBC Digital Innovation - Casino online conference, scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, will feature industry leaders converging to explore key issues and emerging trends in the iGaming sector. Hosted in collaboration with Soft2Bet, the event boasts a lineup of speakers from renowned operators and leading suppliers, offering insights into…

Industry ・ 16 April 2024

Jersey Shore Online

Lottery Ticket Sold In Monmouth Wins $15M

FREEHOLD - A Pick-6 player will split an estimated $30 million annuity jackpot, lottery officials said. The ticket was sold at a Wawa at 909 Route 33 in Freehold. The other winning ticket was sold in Butler. They will share the $30 million, which is the fourth highest jackpot in the game's 44-year history. Both tickets matched all six numbers…

Lottery ・ 30 March 2024

TRENDING BRANDS

Golden Nugget Casino

Rivers Casino

888

Bingo.com

Rush Street

evanstonnow.com

Gambling in Evanston: Not a smart bet

As a professor of marketing, I have studied gambling in many forms over the last 15 years - in casinos, online, and in mom-and-pop shops throughout the country. I've also observed the introduction of video slot machines in many communities and studied the research on their effects. And as a resident of Evanston for over 20 years, I can tell you one…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 March 2024

Wccf Tech

Maxsun Unveils A New YTX Motherboard With PCIe Slot Mounted At The Back

Maxsun has unveiled an innovative motherboard model featuring the world's first back-mounted PCIe slot for GPUs. Motherboards with slots at the back have started to become widespread in the market, with firms like ASUS and MSI initially beginning the tradition. This is an attempt to make cable management much more hassle-free for an ordinary…

Industry ・ 26 March 2024

AGB - Asia Gaming Brief

Remote Online Slots emerge as hot topic during 2024 ASEAN Gaming Summit

The morning of day 2 at the ASEAN Gaming Summit 2024 was dominated by the marriage between online and land-based gaming through the fast growing concept of remote online slots. Two panels delved into the topic from different angles, investigating remote gaming opportunities and ways in which operators can deliver a land-based experience to online…

Law ・ 20 March 2024

Patch

Video Gambling Sites In Elmhurst

ELMHURST, IL - Years ago, Elmhurst decided against allowing video gambling, but that does not apply to fraternal organizations. Under Illinois law, fraternal groups can offer video gambling throughout the state. In Elmhurst, two fraternal organizations - American Legion THB Post 187 and Elks Lodge 1531 - offer the activity. According to Illinois…

Gambling Sites ・ 20 March 2024

TOP AFFILIATES

US Bets

World Casino Directory

The Wizard of Odds

SlotsJudge

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue

The new casino in downtown Chicago appears to be on a winning streak after recording in February its highest daily attendance and revenue since opening its doors in September. At the same time, Bally's Chicago continues to generate tax receipts well below the sky-high expectations for the city's only legal gaming destination. Data recently released…

Finance ・ 12 March 2024

Leigh Valley Live

Baccarat scam nets $300K from Wind Creek casino, police say

Four people are being charged for participating in a six-person baccarat scam that cheated the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of $300000, according to police. Illinois residents Zu Lin, Yuhan Hu, Liping Zhou and Zhencan Chen were part of the six-person team that perpetrated the scam early Wednesday morning, according to court documents. They were…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2024

focusgn.com

Pascal Gaming is bringing on a set of all new slots to SBC Summit Latinoamérica

Pascal Gaming is ready to showcase its latest slots and crash games at SBC Summit Latinoamérica, a significant igaming event dedicated to the Latin American market. Pascal Gaming is ready to rock at the upcoming edition of the SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami, US. The SBC Summit Latinoamérica is a significant igaming event, dedicated to the…

Industry ・ 05 March 2024

wandtv.com

UPDATE: Decatur council to take look at video gambling

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur City Council will be taking a deep dive into the growing expansion of video gambling in the city on Tuesday evening. The city is trying to determine if limits need to be placed on the addition of new gaming licenses. Decatur is currently second to Springfield in the number of gaming locations in cities without a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Oswego OKs new regulations on video gambling

Oswego trustees have agreed to impose a cap on video gambling cafes and also on video gambling at gas stations in the village. The Village Board also decided not to grant any new video gambling licenses to convenience stores as part of the newly-approved ordinance, which is designed to regulate future gambling sites in town. The board in May 2013…

Law ・ 22 February 2024

Ozarks First

Gas stations defy Springfield's gambling machine ban

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - KOLR 10 Investigates at least two gas stations that are gambling with the city of Springfield's new rule banning slot machine-style games that pay out cash prizes. According to the ordinance, it took effect upon passage Monday night. KOLR 10 Investigates visited multiple Fast'N Friendly convenience store supervisors who claim…

Incidents ・ 17 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Bally's gets Gaming Board approval to open temporary casino

After years of planning, months of renovations and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally's Chicago got the green light Friday from the Illinois Gaming Board to launch the city's long-sought first casino. Medinah Temple in River North opened this weekend, welcoming gamblers to try their luck at an ornate temporary facility that is…

Land-based ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

January gambling revenues up at Bally's but down statewide

The new year is off to a promising start for Bally's Chicago, which saw gambling revenue hit a new monthly high in January, bucking a broader post-holiday downturn for Illinois casinos. In January, revenue at the temporary Medinah Temple casino grew 9.1% to $9.3 million in adjusted gross receipts, according to monthly data released Wednesday by the…

Finance ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Bally’s pushes Medinah temporary casino opening to September

Anyone who took the over bet on when the Bally's Chicago temporary casino at Medinah Temple would open is looking like a winner. The target date, which has already been pushed back several months, is now slated for September, the company said during its second quarter earnings call Thursday. "Obviously we're a little delayed from what we…

Finance ・ 06 February 2024

US Bets

Illinois Rep. Gonzalez's Internet Casino Gaming Bill In Committee

The Illinois legislature will ponder online casino gaming in this year's General Assembly after State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez's House Bill 2239 was assigned to the House Gaming Committee last week. Gonzalez's bill, originally filed last year and failed to make it beyond first reading, is the companion to Senate Bill 1656 filed by Sen. Cristina Castro…

Sports ・ 06 February 2024

Rockford Register Star

Beginners don't need to be afraid to try live craps at Rockford Casino

It can look intimidating to a beginner, but craps can be a fun casino game, especially when the shooter - the person rolling the dice - gets on a hot streak and other players start cheering them on. Generally, the better the shooter does and the longer he or she rolls, the more money the other gamblers at the table make. Of course, your chips can…

Craps ・ 19 January 2024

US Bets

Bally's Chicago Casino Posts $7.6M In November Revenue

The Illinois Gaming Board reported Thursday that Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago generated $7.6 million in adjusted gross revenue in November, a figure that was practically flat compared to its first full month of wagering in October. Bally's separately pointed out its gross gaming revenue for November was $8.9 million, noting what it…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

US Bets

Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

The Illinois Gaming Board put a bow on a busy period of administrative casino gaming work Tuesday when it unanimously approved renewing the license for Harrah's Joliet through September 2027. The 4-0 vote came after officials from the casino, led by Senior Vice President Rachel Bartolini, made a presentation highlighting its achievements from the…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2024

Macomb Daily

Macomb County woman wins $925K on Super Lucky 7s jackpot

A Macomb County woman said she was "mind blown" when what she thought was a non-winning ticket ended up being a $925434 winning Super Lucky 7s Fast Cash ticket. The 30-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket on Nov. 16 at Romeo Van Dyke Liquor located at 70951 Van Dyke Ave. in Bruce Township. "Every few weeks, me…

Winnings ・ 06 January 2024

Michigan Lottery Connect

Macomb County Woman Wins $925,434 Super Lucky 7s Fast Cash Progressive Jackpot

A Macomb County woman was "mind-blown" when what she thought was a non-winning ticket ended up being a $925434 winning Super Lucky 7s Fast Cash ticket. The 39-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning ticket on Nov. 16 at Romeo Vandyke Liquor, located at 70951 Van Dyke in Romeo. "Every few weeks, me and my husband will go…

Winnings ・ 05 January 2024

NBC Chicago

Jackpot-winning $880,000 lottery ticket sold in Illinois

Christmas came early for one lucky Illinois Lottery player who scored more than $880000 from an iLotto ticket purchased online. According to the Illinois Lottery, a "Fast Play Twenty 20s," purchased online hit the jackpot Wednesday, for a total win of $880164. It's the sixth-largest Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot win so far this year, officials…

Lottery ・ 22 December 2023

Rockford Register Star

Check out the new game that's about to debut at the Rockford Casino

One of the most popular live casino games in the United States will debut just before Christmas at the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act. Eight months since first introducing table games at the temporary location at 610 N. Bell School Road, the casino's first live craps table is set to open Friday, Dec. 22, Hard Rock Casino Rockford…

Live Gambling ・ 18 December 2023

ABC 7 Chicago

Joliet casino: Construction crews break ground on new Hollywood Casino in Joliet

JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) -- There was a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new Hollywood Casino location in Joliet. Even as officials put shovels in the dirt for the symbolic groundbreaking, crews were already moving dirt on the real construction site a few yards away. The site is planned to be a new $185 million casino complex, featuring slot…

Land-based ・ 14 December 2023

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino attendance, revenue still below opening month

The new casino in downtown Chicago, after nearly three full months in business, has yet to become the tourist mecca or gambling emporium its supporters hoped it would be. Data released by the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday show November attendance and revenue at Bally's Chicago were relatively unchanged compared to the casino's October…

Finance ・ 08 December 2023

muddyrivernews.com

No Dice! Mark Twain Casino pulls live table games

These tables will no longer be a part of gambling at Mark Twain Casino in LaGrange, but video versions of table games will be available. LA GRANGE, Mo. - Mark Twain Casino has certainly been impacted by the influx of gaming machines in Quincy since the city voted to allow online gambling in 2017. One of the marketing tools used by the casino after…

Live Gambling ・ 30 November 2023

khqa.com

Mark Twain Casino will no longer offer live table games

Quincy, Ill (KHQA) - In a statement from a casino spokesperson, KHQA learned that the Mark Twain Casino will no longer offer live table games. That includes poker, black jack, roulette, craps and mini baccarat. The reason being difficulty in hiring and retaining qualified dealers and supervisors. Virtual versions of these games will still be…

Live Gambling ・ 30 November 2023

US Bets

Groundbreaking Wednesday For PENN’s Relocated Aurora Casino

Hollywood Casino Aurora is making the move from surf to turf, and the ceremonial first shovels will hit said turf on Wednesday afternoon. Located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, as a riverboat casino since 1993, Hollywood Casino is preparing to move to its new location on land adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets thanks to an Illinois law…

Land-based ・ 29 November 2023

Chicago Tribune

Rivers Casino customers, employees targeted by data breach

Customers at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines were targeted by a data breach of the casino's systems in August, the casino announced Thursday. The casino's internal networks were accessed on or around Aug. 12, and the casino discovered the breach Nov. 2. Hackers targeted the names, birth dates, contact information, drivers' license and government ID…

Land-based ・ 17 November 2023

Mass Live

MGM gambling take tops $21M in October

SPRINGFIELD - MGM Springfield took in $21.5 million in gross gambling revenue at its table games and slot machines in October. That's up from the revised $20.9 million take in September but down slightly from the $22.9 million a year ago in October 2022. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive…

Finance ・ 16 November 2023

US Bets

Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that will help the state's gaming board address potential delays in Full House Resorts' construction of the American Place casino in Waukegan. There was some back-and-forth between the House and Senate over Senate Bill 0584 on Thursday before its passage at the close of the veto session. The…

Law ・ 13 November 2023

Macomb Daily

Macomb County lottery winner: ‘It couldn’t have happened at a better time’

A 32-year-old Macomb County resident who recently won several hundred thousand dollars in a Michigan Lottery game says it couldn't have happened at a better time. The resident, who chose to remain anonymous, won a $400017 Fantasy 5 jackpot, lottery officials said in a news release. He matched the winning Fantasy 5 numbers on Oct. 16 -…

Lottery ・ 10 November 2023

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino daily attendance, win dips in second month

Has luck already run out for the new casino in downtown Chicago? Data recently released by the Illinois Gaming Board show Bally's Chicago saw fewer people wagering less money on a daily basis in October compared to its partial first month of operations in September. Altogether, Bally's tallied 83113 guests at its Medinah Temple gaming facility in…

Finance ・ 10 November 2023

Card Player

Illinois Proposal May Allow More Time For Temporary Casinos

The term "temporary casino" may be in the eye of the beholder if recent Illinois legislation is approved. Bally's recently unveiled a temporary casino in the city's Medinah Temple with plans to vacate the property after a permanent facility is constructed in three years. However, the state senate passed a bill Oct. 24 allowing temporary casinos…

Finance ・ 10 November 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Chicago casino sees average daily revenue drop over first full month of operation

With the betting window closed on the first full month of operation at Bally's temporary casino, the Medinah Temple site raked in more than $7.6 million in October, a 12% decline in average daily revenue compared to its first few weeks. The latest monthly cash count announced Wednesday by regulators at the Illinois Gaming Board put the River North…

Finance ・ 09 November 2023

The Real Deal

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Plan Scores $290M Loan

The developer of a $529 million casino complex in Chicago's southern suburbs scored $290 million in financing as construction on the large project advances. Wind Creek Hospitality, the builder of the casino and a 252-room hotel were issued a loan for the 73000-square foot gambling center featuring 1350 slot machines and 56 table games on the border…

Law ・ 04 November 2023

Yogonet

Pragmatic Play expands confectionary-themed slot collection with Sugar Supreme Powernudge

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has launched Sugar Supreme Powernudge, the latest title in its confectionary-themed collection of online slot games. The slot presents players with a 6x6 grid including symbols such as hard candy, cupcakes and other treats. A cluster pay mechanic awards a win whenever five or more identical symbols land on a…

Industry ・ 03 November 2023

West Island

Bally's Eyes September 2026 to Unveil $1.7B Permanent Casino in Chicago's River West

Bally's has secured the approval from state gambling regulators for a fully-fledged betting license in Chicago. The unanimous decision from the Illinois Gaming Board ushers in a new era for the gaming industry in the city, with Bally's establishing a presence at the soon-to-be-constructed megadevelopment in River West. Bally's temporary casino,…

Law ・ 02 November 2023

Urbanize Chicago

Illinois Gaming Board grants Bally’s permanent casino license

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved Bally's permanent owners license as the final step of review before Bally's Corporation can begin construction and operate the $1.7 billion permanent casino redevelopment in River West. As the first urban casino, the entertainment complex will include the casino space with 3400 slots and 173 table games, 10…

Land-based ・ 30 October 2023

World Casino News

Bally’s Casino Obtains A Permanent Gaming License From IGB

Following the waiting process that lasted for an entire year, Bally's Corporation has been granted permission to officially open a permanent gaming establishment in Chicago. New license: On October 25, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), an Illinois-based gaming regulatory body, decided via voting to permit Bally's interim operating license to become…

Law ・ 28 October 2023

Yogonet

Illinois Gaming Board approves permanent license for Golden Nugget Casino in Danville

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has granted a permanent operator license to the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. The permit was issued to Danville Development, LLC,which operates as Golden Nugget Danville. The license is valid for a four-year term, set to expire in October 2027, after which it must be renewed through the board. This decision,…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

Vermilion County First

Illinois Gaming Board Approves Permanent License for Danville Casino

The Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday (October 26, 2023) approved a new permanent license for the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. Specifically, the Gaming Board issued new casino owners' licenses to Danville Development, LLC, doing business as Golden Nugget Danville, along with Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Williamson County, and Bally's in…

Land-based ・ 27 October 2023

US Bets

Bally's Gets Extension To Operate Temporary Casino In Chicago

Bally's was granted a 12-month extension to conduct casino gaming at its temporary venue at Medinah Temple in Chicago by the Illinois Gaming Board on Tuesday, widening its timetable to open its permanent venue in the River West neighborhood to September 2026. The board's 3-0 vote followed a presentation by Bally's Vice President and General Manager…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

Block Club Chicago

Bally's Casino Gets Permanent Gaming License

DOWNTOWN - Bally's has received the green light to open a permanent gaming facility in Chicago after over a year of waiting. On Wednesday, the Illinois Gaming Board voted to allow Bally's to convert its temporary operating permit into a full casino license. This means the gaming company will be allowed to operate its yet-to-be-built mega casino…

Finance ・ 27 October 2023

NPR Illinois

Big jackpots provide a winning formula for the Illinois Lottery

With its 50 anniversary next year, the Illinois Lottery appears as strong as ever. The fiscal year that ended this summer resulted in the Lottery's highest net income in its history, according to preliminary numbers. The $882 million was a 5.7% increase over the prior year. Mega Millions and Powerball revenue grew 53% last year, helped by three…

Lottery ・ 25 October 2023

Rockford Register Star

Rockford seeks grant to pay Hard Rock Casino road construction

City officials plan to widen East State Street turn lanes to accommodate expected traffic increases from the planned opening of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford in late August 2024. Rockford plans to hire Loves Park-based Arc Design Resources Inc. for $325735 to design the roadway improvements. The project includes turn lane improvements, new…

Sports ・ 23 October 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino will mean more gambling addiction, experts say

It's usually a 50-minute drive from Darren G.'s condo in the South Loop to Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. Getting to the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, would take about half an hour. Darren hasn't made a trip either way in almost six years, but every now and then he'll pull up the routes on his phone, taking comfort in the inconvenience of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 October 2023

The Pantagraph

Illinois gambling tax revenue grows to nearly $2 billion

SPRINGFIELD - As the saying goes, the house always wins. And as gambling continues to expand across Illinois, that saying increasingly extends to state government coffers as revenue from the lottery, casinos, video gaming, sports betting and horse racing grew more than 5% to $1.99 billion in the fiscal year that ended in June, according to a report…

Finance ・ 12 October 2023

Yogonet

Bally’s temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple rakes in nearly $7 million in first three weeks

Bally's temporary casino at the Medinah Temple, Chicago has reported its figures for its soft launch period, from its Sept. 9 opening through Sept. 30, amassing close to $7 million in revenue during its initial three weeks of operation. The Illinois Gaming Board released the figures, providing insights into how the River North casino performed…

Finance ・ 11 October 2023

Gambling News

Bally’s Chicago Casino Sees Strong Start, Aims for Long-Term Success

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Bally's Chicago Casino, housed within the historic Medinah Temple, has made an impressive debut in the city's bustling River North neighborhood. Despite being in operation for just three weeks, the casino attracted over 80000 visitors and generated approximately $6.7 million in revenue, according to data released by…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

Daily Herald

Gambling taxes generated record $1.99 billion for Illinois last year, but can it last?

The expanding array of wagering opportunities in Illinois created the state's largest windfall to date from gambling-related taxes during the last fiscal year. The Illinois legislature's Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability's recently released annual "Wagering in Illinois" report shows the state's gambling taxes from lottery…

Finance ・ 08 October 2023

West Island

$529M Chicago Casino Secures Financing, Construction to Speed Up

The substantial project of a $529 million casino complex in the southern suburbs of Chicago has achieved a momentous milestone with the obtaining of $290 million in financing, to expedite the ongoing construction efforts. Wind Creek Hospitality, a gaming and hospitality division of the Alabama-based federally recognized Native American tribe called…

Land-based ・ 07 October 2023

MyChesCo

Chester County Player Strikes Gold with $139,283.90 Premier Jackpot Win

CHESTER COUNTY, PA - A lucky player from Chester County has been awarded a staggering prize of $139283.90 in an online game, Premier Jackpot, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced today. The Premier Jackpot is an innovative connect-style internet instant game that offers a thrilling gaming experience coupled with the anticipation of a progressive…

Winnings ・ 03 October 2023

Illinois Times

Southern Illinois casino opens

Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois Aug. 25 to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville, near Carbondale. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 01 October 2023

miss604.com

Cascades Casino Delta Anniversary Giveaway

Today (September 29th) marks the one year anniversary of Cascades Casino in Delta, and they have a lot to celebrate. It has had a significant influence in the community, succeeding as a premier destination for gaming, dining and entertainment. You can enter to win your own incredible staycation in my giveaway. Since opening its doors (you've…

Travel ・ 30 September 2023

Peace Arch News

Delta casino celebrating first year of business

Casino has welcomed more than 627000 guests since its official opening on Sept. 29, 2022 Prize draws, beer tastings and cake are all on the docket as Gateway Casinos & Entertainment celebrates Cascade Casino Delta's first year in business. Officially opened on Sept. 29, 2022, The 160000-square-foot facility in Ladner just north of the Highway…

Travel ・ 29 September 2023

PR Newswire

Slotsjudge Reveals Game-Changing AI Secrets at the SBC Summit!

LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 Slotsjudge experts join the SBC Summit in Barcelona to participate in debates dedicated to Artificial Intelligence in iGaming software creation. SBC Summit Barcelona 2023: Event & Speakers This year, the SBC Summit will take place on 19-21 September 2023. These 3 days are dedicated to different topics of the gambling…

Innovation ・ 20 September 2023

Rockford Register Star

Hard Rock Casino Rockford will soon have a live roulette table

Live roulette is expected to soon make its debut at the Rockford Casino. A popular casino staple, roulette will be the next addition to the Hard Rock Opening Act's steadily expanding live table game lineup. Here is what you need to know. Roulette will bring the number of table games at the 610 N. Bell School Road casino to nine. There are four…

Live Gambling ・ 18 September 2023

WIFR

How to Identify and overcome gambling addiction

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Gambling has always been popular, but with sports season kicking off the number of players only increases. "No one could have told me I had an addiction. They may have told me, but it wouldn't have mattered," said "Amy" a woman who has asked to remain anonymous as she is a recovered gambler. "Amy's" addiction started more…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino could open this weekend at Medinah Temple

All bets could be on in Chicago this weekend at Medinah Temple if all goes as planned for Bally's over the next few days at the corporation's temporary casino inside the historic River North landmark. The city's first legal slot machines are already visible through the glass doors of the soon-to-open casino at 600 N. Wabash Ave. - and they'll be…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

ABC 7 Chicago

New Chicago casino location: Bally's opens temporary River North casino at former Medinah Temple

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's very first casino is now open for business. Bally's opened its doors at 8 a.m. Saturday at the former Medinah Temple in River North. First in line was Steven Henry. '"I wanted to get down here before it got really crazy because a lot of people have been buzzing about the new site and this is the first time I've been down…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s temporary Chicago casino opens at Medinah Temple

After decades of political wrangling by past Chicago mayors, years of jockeying by potential developers for the lucrative deal and months of preparation by the lucky bidder, Bally's temporary Chicago casino took the city's first legal wagers from the betting public Saturday morning. Not that any of that lengthy history was on display outside the…

Finance ・ 09 September 2023

US Bets

Bally's To Open Downtown Chicago Casino Saturday Morning

On Saturday morning, Chicago will become the largest city in the United States to have a casino within city limits. The Illinois Gaming Board issued a temporary operating permit to Bally's on Friday afternoon to conduct casino gaming at Medinah Temple, and the gaming company will open its doors to the public at the temporary venue at 8 a.m.…

Finance ・ 09 September 2023

chicagodefender.com

Bally's Chicago Casino Set to Open This Saturday at the Medinah Temple

Bally's, Chicago's first and only casino, will open this Saturday at its temporary River North location. As The Chicago Defender reported on Wednesday, the casino at the historic Medinah Temple would open by this weekend, pending Illinois Gaming Board approval of Bally's gaming sessions. According to Bally's, state gaming officials approved the…

Travel ・ 09 September 2023

WTTW

Place Your Bets: Bally’s Will Open Temporary Chicago Casino at Medinah Temple at 8 a.m. Saturday

More than three decades in the making, legalized gambling will make its Chicago debut at 8 a.m. Saturday morning when Bally's opens a temporary casino in River North's Medinah Temple. Chicagoans and tourists feeling lucky can play 800 slot games and 56 table games in the century-old Shriner's temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave., with its distinctive domed…

Law ・ 09 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Medinah Temple temporary casino landlord Albert Friedman will hit $20 million jackpot under 4-year lease

Chicago's first casino has yet to open to the public, but someone already has hit a jackpot topping $20 million. It's Albert M. Friedman, the clout-heavy developer whose tenants have included three mayors - Brandon Johnson, Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel. Friedman owns the historic but long-vacant Medinah Temple building about a mile north of City…

Finance ・ 08 September 2023

ABC 7 Chicago

Bally's Chicago Casino: Practice sessions at Medinah Temple to begin Wednesday ahead of potential opening this weekend

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:16AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's about to be "game on" for Chicago's temporary casino. Wednesday practice games begin at the former Medinah Temple. The building is on Wabash Avenue between Ohio and Ontario streets. Chicago's first casino could be open as soon as this weekend if regulators give the green light following…

Land-based ・ 07 September 2023

casinogamespro.com

Bally’s Could Finally Open Its Temporary Casino in Medinah Temple in a Few Days, Following Delays and Hurdles

Chicago could finally get its temporary casino in a few days. However, even in the eleventh hour before the venue's opening, the planned facility is still getting mixed reviews. Despite all the critics, the casino needs only the state's approval to start operation. There are still some issues that have to be taken care of before the planned casino…

Finance ・ 06 September 2023

chicagodefender.com

Bally’s Casino at Medinah Temple Could Open This Weekend

Chicago's first and only casino could open as soon as this Saturday, pending approval by the Illinois Gaming Board. Bally's is slated to open a temporary casino in one of the city's most iconic and historic buildings, the Medinah Temple. "We have to show our regulators that we are ready, as ready as we can be," said Ameet Patel, Bally's Corporation…

Industry ・ 06 September 2023

Block Club Chicago

Feeling Lucky? Chicago's First Casino Could Open This Weekend In River North

RIVER NORTH - The city's first casino could open as early as Saturday if all goes well during a dry run of the temporary site this week. Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Ave., was chosen as the site for Bally's temporary casino last year and will operate for two years, with an option to extend for another 12 months, while a permanent casino is being…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2023

Reading Eagle

Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires land under Illinois Hard Rock Casino

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Ill., from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment LLC for $100 million. At the same time it acquired the land, Gaming and Leisure Properties entered into a 99-year ground lease with 815 Entertainment. The initial annual rent for…

Travel ・ 05 September 2023

NBC Chicago

Bally’s Chicago casino at Medinah Temple could open in September

Get ready, gamblers: Chicago's first casino could open to the public as soon as this month. Illinois Gaming Board in June, officials this week are set to tour and inspect Bally's temporary Chicago casino, located inside the city's historic Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash in River North. According to Bally's executives, the temporary casino is…

Land-based ・ 05 September 2023

Metropolis Planet

Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort opens

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on a rural estate just outside of Carterville on Friday, Aug. 25, to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a…

Travel ・ 04 September 2023

Chicago Tribune

Want to snag an effective tax cut? Stay out of casinos.

When riverboat casinos first opened in Illinois in the early 1990s, the state's most powerful politicians were conspicuous by their absence. The lure of government money flowing from gamblers had proved too much to resist, but no politician wanted to be photographed dropping coins into a slot machine. There were no speeches in front of the…

Travel ・ 03 September 2023

World Casino News

GLPI Has Acquired The Hard Rock Casino Rockford Land

On 30 August 2023, reputable real-estate investment company Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) acquired the land designated for the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from 815 Entertainment, the Illinois-based operator of the Hard Rock-branded casino. The acquisition reportedly worth $100.0 million is complemented…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

Yogonet

Illinois: Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires Hard Rock Casino Rockford's land for $100 million

Gaming-focused real estate investment firm Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from an affiliate of815 Entertainment for $100 million. 815 Entertainment is owned by Dan Fischer, the principal, along with a consortium of local investors…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

News Bug

Southern Illinois casino opens, sends $25 million to the state

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 30 August 2023

The Detroit News

Macomb Co. man wins jackpot twice, nets $835K, state lottery officials say

A Macomb man won nearly $836000 this year playing the Michigan Lottery's BIG CA$H Second Chance Jackpot Prize, state officials announced Monday. The 62-year-old player snagged a jackpot of $261935 in February then a $573617 prize in July, Michigan Lottery said in a statement. The winner chose to remain anonymous, according to the release. He was…

Winnings ・ 29 August 2023

Click On Detroit

Macomb County man wins $573,000 lottery jackpot 5 months after winning $261,000 prize

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. - A Macomb County man won a $573000 Michigan Lottery jackpot five months after he won $261000 playing the same game. The 62-year-old man won $573617 through the BIG CA$H Second Chance jackpot after he was selected in a random drawing on Aug. 9. He earned entries after playing eligible games online. This is the second time he's…

Winnings ・ 29 August 2023

US Bets

IGB To Conduct Testing At Bally's Chicago Casino Next Week

It's almost time for Bally's to go all-in in Chicago. The Illinois Gaming Board will begin a three-day period of assessments and testing at Medinah Temple, the temporary Bally's casino in downtown Chicago, starting Sept. 5. The state agency will begin its assessment before conducting two days of practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7. If Bally's meets…

Finance ・ 28 August 2023

eu.jsonline.com

Gamblers lose more than $400 million to Potawatomi in past year

See what Potawatomi Casino Hotel's renovated space will look likePotawatomi Hotel & Casino announces a $100 million renovation project for the casino's third floor impacting 120000 square feet of space. Revenue at the Forest County Potawatomi Milwaukee casino increased by just 1.7% during the past 12 months as the tribe prepares to fight new…

Industry ・ 28 August 2023

The State Journal - Register

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort opens in Southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 26 August 2023

ABC 7 Chicago

Temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple could open its doors in early September

Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:17AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is about to take a step closer to a new Bally's casino. Regulators will inspect operations at a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple at Wabash Avenue and Ohio Street on September 5 and it could open it's doors to the public by September 9, a spokesperson for the Illinois Gaming Board…

Finance ・ 24 August 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino poised for mid-September opening

First the barbecue, then the baccarat. Chicago's first casino could launch soon after Labor Day, if all goes well during practice gaming sessions set to take place shortly after the holiday at Bally's temporary Medinah Temple gambling hall. Regulators will inspect the River North operation Sept. 5 and oversee practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7,…

Finance ・ 24 August 2023

Rockford Register Star

Rockford Casino remains on pace to eclipse last year's revenue totals

Gamblers continued to flock to Rockford's temporary casino on Bell School Road where they spent millions in July. It was the second best revenue month of 2023 for Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act. In fact, it was the second best month of revenue for the casino since it opened November 2021, according to information from the Illinois Gaming…

Finance ・ 15 August 2023

Chicago Tribune

Waukegan Plan Commission green lights American Place casino plan, sends it to City Council

The Temporary at American Place in Waukegan is already the third-most-visited casino in Illinois nearly six months after opening, according to Illinois Gaming Board reports, and officials of Full House Resorts this week gave the Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission a picture of what the permanent American Place will offer. From a five-star,…

Travel ・ 12 August 2023