Illinois Gambling News
Gaming and Leisure Properties Acquires Hard Rock Rockford Land
Pennsylvania-based casino real estate investor Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) has announced its acquisition of the land underlying the under-construction Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois (rendering pictured). Interestingly, […]
Walker’s Bluff Casino in Illinois Now Open as State’s 14th Casino
Illinois’ gamblers have a new venue to try out as of this week, with the grand opening of the Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville. Last Friday, Governor J.B. Pritzker […]
PGA Golfer Heckled by Bettor During BMW Championship Event
The angry face of sports betting has once again reared its head into the spotlight this week. In the latest incident, PGA tour pro golfer Max Homa (pictured) was heckled […]
Illinois’ June Sports Betting Revenues Released, DraftKings on Top
Illinois’ sports betting sector saw significant year-on-year growth for June 2023. Despite the summer months traditionally indicating a slowdown in betting activities across the U.S., the latest figures from the […]
Golden Nugget Danville Casino in Illinois Celebrates Grand Opening
The city of Danville, Illinois, has welcomed the grand opening of the Golden Nugget Danville Casino (pictured). The recent event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, […]
Bally’s Chicago Temporary Casino Launch Delayed by a Month
Illinois gamblers anticipating Chicago’s first casino venue, a temporary establishment by Bally’s at the historic Medinah Temple (pictured), will now be waiting until September. The Rhode Island-based corporation recently announced […]
Betway and Hard Rock Secure Sports Betting Licenses in Illinois
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has selected Betway for one of the state’s three online-only wagering licenses, and also given Hard Rock International the go-ahead for a retail operation at […]
Wind Creek’s Illinois Casino Delayed Again, New Documents Reveal
Wind Creek Hospitality’s planned casino in the south suburbs of Illinois has postponed its opening to January 1, 2025. The Chicago Southland casino was initially slated to open its doors […]
Bill Allowing Illinois Casinos to Employ Convicted Felons Headed to Governor’s Desk
Illinois lawmakers have voted to expand options for people with past criminal convictions to potentially get employment. A new bill would allow them to apply for work in the state’s […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]