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The Illinois resort announced the anticipated grand opening of Alto, the signature Italian steakhouse crafted by renowned celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The winning Mega Millions ticket from Tuesday's drawing was purchased at Casey's General Store in Cortland.

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.

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.

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.

The casino represents the first step toward delivering a full-scale integrated resort experience, scheduled for completion in spring 2025.

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.

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.

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.

Its online sports betting app now live throughout the state and in-person wagering will begin on 29 August at Hard Rock Casino Rockford's soon-to-be-opened sportsbook.

The Illinois property was recognized with several awards by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Gaming Awards 2024, including Best Overall Gaming Resort and Favorite Casino Resort for a Staycation.

The prospect of Major League Baseball gracing the Las Vegas Strip in the near future faces uncertainty due to emerging stadium construction concerns.

In addition to a new VIP lounge, the Illinois property also welcomed a VIP Player Services window and high-limit slots.

While statewide casino revenue declined by 1.7% from the prior month, Bally’s maintained comparable results with gross gaming revenue of $12.5 million.

Bally’s Chicago has consistently had the second most admissions of any casino in the state since its opening in September 2023.

Here, we take a look at 10 announcements from casino-resorts who are planning to expand in one way or another.