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Harrah’s Joliet and Harrah’s Metropolis to close temporarily
16 March 2020
The two Caesars Entertainment properties will suspend gambling operations for 14 days, beginning 16 March.
COVID-19 takes its toll on US casinos16 March 2020
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.
Boyd Gaming announces temporary closures of properties In Illinois, Indiana and Ohio15 March 2020
Belterra Casino Resort and Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa in Indiana; Belterra Park in Ohio; and Par-A-Dice Casino Hotel in Illinois have closed in effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Penn National Gaming properties in Illinois temporarily suspend operations14 March 2020
Per an order from the Illinois Gaming Board, the three Penn National casinos in the state must temporarily suspend operations for 14 days, beginning Monday as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Illinois Gaming Board announces 14 day closure of casinos13 March 2020
The state's 10 casinos must suspend gambling operations for 14 days beginning Monday, 16 March.
Casino City’s Friday Five: COVID-19 edition13 March 2020
Trade show cancellations are pouring in, sportsbooks that would have been jam packed next week for March Madness will now be empty, and with a travel ban to the U.S. in place, visitation numbers will plummet.
Kambi makes same week launches in Michigan and Illinois12 March 2020
The supplier enabled partners Rush Street Interactive and Penn National Gaming to take the first legal wagers in the states of Illinois and Michigan respectively.
Illinois officially launches sports betting9 March 2020
With the launch of BetRivers Sportsbook today at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, the Prairie State became the 15th U.S. state to introduce legal sports betting.
BetRivers Casino sportsbook to start taking bets on Monday6 March 2020
Rivers Casino Des Plaines will be the first casino in Illinois to open a retail sportsbook when the 4,840 square-foot state-of-the-art venue with a 47-foot-wide video wall is unveiled.
Top 10 winter casino openings and expansions6 January 2020
We take a look at some new features and additions that casinos around the country have been working on to bring in the new year.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines opens sports bar13 December 2019
The Illinois property has also added a new table-game area on the casino floor adjacent to the BetRivers SportsBar. Additional slot machines and table games have been added throughout the facility.
This Week in Gambling: Gambling news from Harrah's and Facebook31 October 2019
We celebrate Halloween with scary gambling news from Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel in Illinois. Plus, Facebook considers legal action over "brainwashing" casino customers.
BetRivers to launch as Indiana's first online sportsbook3 October 2019
Rush Street Interactive through its partnership with French Lick Resort, will launch the Hoosier State’s first licensed online and mobile sportsbook, BetRivers, today.
Hawthorne Race Course hires Kevin Kline as CEO of Gaming26 September 2019
Kline was most recently the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Resorts World Catskills Casino and Monticello Raceway for Empire Resorts in New York.
PointsBet partners with Hawthorne Race Course1 July 2019
The 20-year partnership is highlighted by the launch of a retail sportsbook operation, which will bring legalized sports betting to the Chicago area.
AGA speaks on Illinois legalizing sports betting28 June 2019
Earlier today, Governor Pritzker signed a bill to legalize sports wagering in The Prairie State.
Churchill Downs purchases stake in Rivers Casino Des Plaines5 March 2019
The company announced it has completed the $407 million purchase of ownership interests of Midwest Gaming Holdings, the parent company of Rivers Casino in Illinois.
Hollywood Casino Aurora hosting multi-week fundraiser4 March 2019
With support from Penn National Gaming, the fundraiser began on 22 February to raise money for the Aurora Strong Foundation and Association of Professional Police Officers.
Pestka named Director of Events and Promotions at Live! Casino4 March 2019
In her new role, Jodi Pestka will be responsible for the implementation of all Live! Casino & Hotel special events and promotions, as well as invitational promotional programs and offers.
Joelle Shearin appointed GM and President at Hard Rock Casino in Lake Tahoe4 February 2019
Shearin will oversee all operations for the gaming resort. Her most recent role was vice president and general manager at Argosy's Casino Alton as the first female general manager for Penn National Gaming.
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