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MGM Springfield's revised site plan application for a proposed $950 million casino project is now complete says the city.

The company says the formation of a real estate investment trust will offer "strategic and financial benefits."

Rivers Casino have been handed a hefty fine by the Illinois Gambling Board for a series of infractions.

Judge Benjamin Goldgar ruled that four lawsuits by Caesars bondholders would be allowed to proceed, a decision which could push the entire beleaguered corporation into bankruptcy.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., will acquire nearly all of Pinnacle's real estate properties, and the properties will be spun off into separate property and operating companies.

Caesars Entertainment's largest operating division filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January. An unfavorable ruling could leave Caesars accountable for more than $1 billion in debt obligations.

The U.S.' largest women's outdoors group is touring from Illinois to California down Route 66.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he's open to considering casinos, which will please Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Chicago casino bill is delayed not shelved, says Rep. Bob Rita, the yet-to-be tabled bill's sponsor.

The transaction, announced Wednesday, is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close by the end of the year.

Aurora, Illinois, has never looked back from June 17, 1993, the day it became a casino gaming town.

Illinois Lottery launches new Free Gas instant lottery game.

Summer offers at Rivers Casino include a chance to win a trip.

With Ultimate Poker -- licensed and regulated by Nevada -- now open for real-money business, Casino City's Aaron Todd surveys the landscape and identifies 10 states that should have online gaming.

The bill would bring much-needed revenue to the cash-strapped state by expanding gambling and giving Chicago its first casino.

Small fire at Rivers Casino Sunday morning was quickly extinguished.

Algonquin village approves video gambling but is determined to implement strong regulations around it.

Quinn vetoes gambling expansion legislation over concerns on safeguards.

Gambling expansion bill has moved to Gov. Pat Quinn's desk, but it remains to be seen if he'll sign it.

The new employee-owners hope to reverse the Casino Queen's fortunes.