Illinois Gambling News
Bally’s Chicago Redesign Plans Submitted
The year 2024 hasn’t gotten off to a good start for Bally’s plan to build a $1.7 billion Chicago casino resort (renderings pictured). Recently, it was forced to relocate its […]
Bally’s Chicago Revenues Below City Expectations in 2023
Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago, which opened in mid-September, reported a profit of nearly $30.4 million by the end of December. According to the latest data release […]
Penn Entertainment’s Expansion in Illinois and Nevada Breaks Ground
Penn Entertainment has had a busy end to 2023. The Pennsylvania-based gambling operator this week announced the groundbreaking of the final two projects in its ambitious four-venue expansion plan. The […]
Bally’s Planned Chicago Casino Under Scrutiny from Many Sides
The future of Bally’s proposed $1.7 billion casino resort in Chicago (renderings pictured) has become somewhat unclear in recent weeks. That’s just months after it launched its temporary Medinah Temple […]
Hollywood Casino Aurora’s Inland Move Breaks Ground
Penn Entertainment has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the relocation of its Hollywood Casino Aurora in Illinois (pictured). Key figures from the Illinois Gaming Board, the city council, and local […]
Betway’s Illinois Sports Betting License Application Withdrawn after Initial Success
European betting operator Betway has withdrawn its successful bid for an Illinois online sports betting license, ending the state’s supplemental licensing process without any operator launching. During The Illinois Gaming […]
Bally’s Medinah Temple in Chicago Shows Opening Month Promise
In a bustling month since its opening, Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple in Chicago made nearly $7 million in revenue in just three weeks. The latest of the 16 […]
Circa Sports Launches in Kentucky and Illinois
Las Vegas-based sports betting operator Circa Sports has expanded its footprint by launching in Kentucky and Illinois. This marks the operator’s fifth and sixth regulated U.S. sports betting markets Circa […]
Simplebet and Hard Rock Bet add LIV Golf Betting
Micro betting odds provider Simplebet has entered into a partnership with Hard Rock Bet to introduce microbetting markets at the LIV Golf Chicago event. This collaboration marks Simplebet’s first venture […]
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Yaamava’ Resort & Casino Wins USA Today’s ‘Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas’ Award
The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, located in Highland, California, has recently received the prestigious title of “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” (2023) in the USA Today […]
Nevada’s Gaming Distance Laws Have Quietly Changed
Nevada lawmakers recently amended a 26-year-old law that restricts the distance between casinos and schools or places of worship. However, the potentially controversial change was implemented without public discussion or […]
Blackstone Contemplating Selling Half of its Bellagio Real Estate Stake
Blackstone Inc is reportedly considering selling half of its stake in the real estate of the Bellagio hotel and casino resort in Las Vegas. The giant New York-based investment firm […]
Thrilling Las Vegas Grand Prix Ends in Comeback Max Verstappen Win
In an eventful and historic Las Vegas Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame multiple challenges to clinch his record-extending 18th victory of the season. The Formula 1 race in […]
Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Betting Preview
After a great week of conference tournament action, and a final goodbye to the Pac-12 conference, the Men’s NCAA Tournament field is set. On Tuesday, the first of 67 games […]