Illinois News
Casino City’s Friday Five: Millionaires, openings and new fees
13 June 2025
After Illinois announced a 25-cent tax per wager for online sports bets last week, two operators have responded with a fee of their own.
DraftKings adding sports betting transaction fee in Illinois13 June 2025
The company announced that it will implement a 50-cent transaction fee on all mobile and online bets placed in Illinois through DraftKings Sportsbook, effective 1 September 2025.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for June 20259 June 2025
Finding ways to continue to improve your property and impress your guests is something that is always on the to-do list for resorts.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Tax hike, jackpots and upgrades edition6 June 2025
After a controversial new budget was approved, online sports betting in Illinois is going to look a little different with a new tax placed on each bet.
Illinois announces mobile sports betting tax hike5 June 2025
In the new budget, a 25-cent tax per wager will be applied to the first 20 million online sports wagers made every year in Illinois, a move the Sports Betting Alliance is calling "discriminatory, punitive and constitutionally suspect."
Casino City’s Friday Five: WSOP kickoff and openings edition30 May 2025
The 56th World Series of Poker is officially upon us and we already have the first bracelet awarded.
Hollywood Casino Joliet's grand opening set for 11 August28 May 2025
PENN’s newest casino is scheduled to open nearly six months ahead of the company’s originally scheduled construction timeline.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland unveils Alto21 May 2025
The Illinois resort announced the anticipated grand opening of Alto, the signature Italian steakhouse crafted by renowned celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Illegal gambling, jackpots and openings edition11 April 2025
In addition to a new casino opening, we a had six-figure jackpot in Connecticut, a California resort expanding its gaming floor, and the Dutch Gaming Authority and Michigan Gaming Control Board cracking down on illegal operators.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland opens doors Friday8 April 2025
The Illinois property is a a resort destination offering an expansive 70,000-square-foot casino with over 1,400 slot machines, 56 table games, a poker room, sportsbook, and high-limit salons.
Casino City’s Friday Five: Fines, lawsuits and jackpots edition28 March 2025
In addition to big wins, this week we saw a lawsuit filed over a California casino project, Michigan cracking down on illegal operators, and a settlement agreement in the Resorts World Las Vegas illegal bookmaker case.
Bally’s Chicago Casino celebrates two millionth visitor27 March 2025
Since opening its doors in September 2023, Bally’s Chicago Casino has become one of the most popular gaming destinations in the state, attracting a steady stream of both new and returning guests.
$344 million won from Illinois Lottery27 March 2025
The winning Mega Millions ticket from Tuesday's drawing was purchased at Casey's General Store in Cortland.
$75,000 royal flush win at DraftKings at Casino Queen5 January 2025
A local turned a $150 wager into a $75,000 payout after hitting a royal flush in diamonds while playing Mississippi Stud at the Illinois casino.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for November 202425 November 2024
In the casino industry, it seems like doors just continue to open as properties are doing all they can to improve and attract more visitors.
October 2024 jackpot winners at DraftKings at Casino Queen12 November 2024
Players collected north of $3.1 million in jackpot winnings at the Illinois casino, including a guest from Belleville taking home $23,732 on 17 October.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland opens casino doors8 November 2024
The casino represents the first step toward delivering a full-scale integrated resort experience, scheduled for completion in spring 2025.
Duane Morris adds gaming partner to Corporate Practice Group in Chicago8 October 2024
Sara Gonso Tait has joined Duane Morris LLP as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group in its Chicago office. Prior to joining Duane Morris, Tait was a partner at Ice Miller LLP.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for September 202416 September 2024
As casino-resorts continue to look to stay ahead of their competition, we take a glance at 10 new openings and expansions that have been announced over the last month.
Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrates grand opening29 August 2024
The $300 million Illinois resort opened its doors today, including its 175,000 square-foot casino that features 1,300 slots and 50 live table games.
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