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As Video Gaming Terminals Proliferate Across Illinois, Galesburg Officials Consider A Moratorium

Galesburg, Illinois' city council must choose whether to cap the number of video gaming terminals (VGTs) or let them spread unchecked.

Posted on: November 8, 2024 | Tebearau Egbe

‘Live Dealers Only’: Bally’s Chairman Proposes Solution to Legislative Roadblocks

Interactive table games could provide incremental step in states where iGaming faces resistance, says Bally's Chairman Soo Kim.

Posted on: November 4, 2024 | Matthew Kredell

Illinois Casino Revenue Rides Roller Coaster Down 0.8% In September

According to data from the Illinois Gaming Board, Illinois casinos recorded $139M in September revenue, down around $1 million from August.

Posted on: October 16, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Close On $250 Million Land Deal For Bally’s Chicago

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. finalized the purchase of a $250M plot of land to build a permanent location for Bally's Chicago.

Posted on: September 17, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Peoria And East Peoria At Odds Over Boyd Gaming’s Par-A-Dice Casino Relocation

Stemming from a 1991 agreement, Peoria officials are trying to get Boyd Gaming’s Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino to relocate to a land-based site.

Posted on: September 16, 2024 | Tebearau Egbe

After A Slow Summer Illinois Casino Revenue Shoots Up 3.1% In August

Illinois' 15 casinos combined for a win of $140 million in August. Another $200 million could have been earned with legal online casinos.

Posted on: September 16, 2024 | J.R. Duren

After Years Of Planning, Permanent Hard Rock Casino Opens In Rockford, Illinois

The highly anticipated permanent Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, Illinois, officially opened its doors on Aug. 29.

Posted on: September 3, 2024 | Tebearau Egbe

Summertime Sadness Continues As Illinois July Casino Revenue Declines 1.8%

Illinois July casino revenue fell from $138.3 million in June to $135.8 million, according to data from the state

Posted on: August 15, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Bally’s Takes On Partner In Development Of Permanent Chicago Casino

Bally's has partnered with Gaming and Leisure Properties to secure funding for the development of its permanent casino in Chicago.

Posted on: July 12, 2024 | Derek Helling

Illinois Casino Revenue Stumbles In June As Bally’s Chicago Has Tough Month

Fresh off May in which Bally's Chicago posted its highest revenue, IL casinos struggled, seeing their combined revenue drop 3.9% in June.

Posted on: July 10, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Illinois

As Video Gaming Terminals Proliferate Across Illinois, Galesburg Officials Consider A Moratorium

‘Live Dealers Only’: Bally’s Chairman Proposes Solution to Legislative Roadblocks

Illinois Casino Revenue Rides Roller Coaster Down 0.8% In September

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. Close On $250 Million Land Deal For Bally’s Chicago

Peoria And East Peoria At Odds Over Boyd Gaming’s Par-A-Dice Casino Relocation

After A Slow Summer Illinois Casino Revenue Shoots Up 3.1% In August

After Years Of Planning, Permanent Hard Rock Casino Opens In Rockford, Illinois

Summertime Sadness Continues As Illinois July Casino Revenue Declines 1.8%

Bally’s Takes On Partner In Development Of Permanent Chicago Casino

Illinois Casino Revenue Stumbles In June As Bally’s Chicago Has Tough Month

Hellmuths List Of Families Playing At The 2025 World Series of Poker

BetMGM Secures Sports Betting Partnership in Missouri

Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand