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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

From casinos to video gaming machines to sports betting apps on cell phones, access to gambling has expanded significantly in recent years. While that has led to increased tax revenue across Illinois, it's also accompanied by a growing problem: gambling addiction. Bill Johnson of Bartonville is approaching 50 years in continuous recovery from…

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Man accused of cashing fake gaming chips at Las Vegas casinos

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A man is accused of passing counterfeit gaming chips at several Las Vegas casinos, leading to his arrest, according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained. Gratis Woolen, Jr., 54, faces 14 felonies, including burglary and possession of unlawful instruments, for allegedly trying to pass counterfeit chips at several Las…

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Illinois online casinos: Play legal casino games online in IL

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Top 5 States With the Largest Markets in Online Gaming

The online gaming sector is centered in the United States, which presents a heterogeneous market environment across many states. Every state contributes to the national gaming scene, but some areas stand out as leaders because of their sizable markets, modern technologies, and supportive laws for online gambling and gaming. The online gaming sector…

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Video Gambling Sites In Elmhurst

ELMHURST, IL - Years ago, Elmhurst decided against allowing video gambling, but that does not apply to fraternal organizations. Under Illinois law, fraternal groups can offer video gambling throughout the state. In Elmhurst, two fraternal organizations - American Legion THB Post 187 and Elks Lodge 1531 - offer the activity. According to Illinois…

Gambling Sites ・ 20 March 2024

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue

The new casino in downtown Chicago appears to be on a winning streak after recording in February its highest daily attendance and revenue since opening its doors in September. At the same time, Bally's Chicago continues to generate tax receipts well below the sky-high expectations for the city's only legal gaming destination. Data recently released…

Finance ・ 12 March 2024

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Woman banned from gambling in Pa. after leaving child in Hollywood Casino parking lot

The 12-year-old child was left alone in the car for 15 minutes while the woman gambled at a slot machine, the state Gaming Board said. GRANTVILLE, Pa. - The Pennsylvania Gaming Board announced this week that it has banned three people from patronizing all casinos across the Commonwealth for leaving their children unattended while gambling. One of…

Land-based ・ 28 February 2024

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Detroit casino revenue remains down in November

Detroit's three casinos reported $79.1 million in revenue for the month of November - down nearly 24% from November of last year. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, $76 million of the $79.1 million in monthly aggregate revenue (AGR) for the month of November was generated from table games and slots, and $3.1 million from retail sports…

Finance ・ 23 February 2024

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Oswego OKs new regulations on video gambling

Oswego trustees have agreed to impose a cap on video gambling cafes and also on video gambling at gas stations in the village. The Village Board also decided not to grant any new video gambling licenses to convenience stores as part of the newly-approved ordinance, which is designed to regulate future gambling sites in town. The board in May 2013…

Law ・ 22 February 2024

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UK's Competitive Gaming Market the Best New Casino Sites

Gaming is arguably the world's favourite hobby. Billions of people around the world take part in some kind of gaming, whether that means strategy games, console gaming, board games, or casino games. In this guide, we'll take a look at the gaming market in the UK. How many people play and enjoy games, and what kinds of games are the most popular. We…

Industry ・ 15 February 2024

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As the world advances in technology, the iGaming industry follows suit. Playing online casino games using cryptocurrency is swiftly becoming the norm with increased emerging technologies. Nevertheless, players who love to gamble online need to be aware of the cons associated with these new developments which are different from what we used to…

Crypto ・ 13 February 2024

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Bally's gets Gaming Board approval to open temporary casino

After years of planning, months of renovations and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally's Chicago got the green light Friday from the Illinois Gaming Board to launch the city's long-sought first casino. Medinah Temple in River North opened this weekend, welcoming gamblers to try their luck at an ornate temporary facility that is…

Land-based ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

January gambling revenues up at Bally's but down statewide

The new year is off to a promising start for Bally's Chicago, which saw gambling revenue hit a new monthly high in January, bucking a broader post-holiday downturn for Illinois casinos. In January, revenue at the temporary Medinah Temple casino grew 9.1% to $9.3 million in adjusted gross receipts, according to monthly data released Wednesday by the…

Finance ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Sneak peek: Bally’s turns Medinah Temple into a gambling mecca

Days after getting preliminary approval from the state, Bally's Chicago has moved hundreds of slot machines and table games into place at the landmark Medinah Temple, which is set to be reborn this summer as a temporary Chicago gambling mecca. The River North building, a Moorish-style amphitheater perhaps best known for hosting the annual Shrine…

Land-based ・ 07 February 2024

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Bally’s pushes Medinah temporary casino opening to September

Anyone who took the over bet on when the Bally's Chicago temporary casino at Medinah Temple would open is looking like a winner. The target date, which has already been pushed back several months, is now slated for September, the company said during its second quarter earnings call Thursday. "Obviously we're a little delayed from what we…

Finance ・ 06 February 2024

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Illinois Rep. Gonzalez's Internet Casino Gaming Bill In Committee

The Illinois legislature will ponder online casino gaming in this year's General Assembly after State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez's House Bill 2239 was assigned to the House Gaming Committee last week. Gonzalez's bill, originally filed last year and failed to make it beyond first reading, is the companion to Senate Bill 1656 filed by Sen. Cristina Castro…

Sports ・ 06 February 2024

Daily Mail Online

with Nevada raking in $15 BILLION in 2023 as gamblers rush back to Sin City after COVID slump

In a blockbuster year of profits, Nevada casinos raked in over $15billion from unlucky gamblers in 2023. Casinos on the Las Vegas strip took in more than $900million from gamblers in December alone, contributing to a record-breaking month for the state. The Gaming Control Board of Nevada said the state recorded winnings of $1.43 billion in the…

Finance ・ 03 February 2024

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Best Bitcoin Gambling Sites for an Exceptional Gaming Experience in 2024

Bitcoin, a revolutionary force for the past 15 years, has transformed the landscape of online gambling, giving rise to a surge in crypto and bitcoin casinos. As the choices abound, selecting the most reliable and rewarding platforms becomes pivotal. In this comprehensive exploration, we'll delve into the key features of popular online bitcoin…

Crypto ・ 25 January 2024

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Bally's Chicago Casino Posts $7.6M In November Revenue

The Illinois Gaming Board reported Thursday that Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago generated $7.6 million in adjusted gross revenue in November, a figure that was practically flat compared to its first full month of wagering in October. Bally's separately pointed out its gross gaming revenue for November was $8.9 million, noting what it…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

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Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

The Illinois Gaming Board put a bow on a busy period of administrative casino gaming work Tuesday when it unanimously approved renewing the license for Harrah's Joliet through September 2027. The 4-0 vote came after officials from the casino, led by Senior Vice President Rachel Bartolini, made a presentation highlighting its achievements from the…

Land-based ・ 15 January 2024

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Construction in full swing on massive Live! Casino project in Bossier

Construction on the $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel renovation in Bossier City has started after The Cordish Companies chose AnderCorp as the project's general contractor. AnderCorp, which is headquartered in Gulfport, Miss., has already provided preconstruction services, design review and managed early-stage demolition of the old Diamond Jacks…

Travel ・ 10 January 2024

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Illinois Online Casinos (2024): 10 Best IL Casino Sites & Apps

There are tons of fun ways to enjoy casino games in Illinois. Players from the Prairie State can choose from thousands of modern games and grab impressive bonuses offered by Illinois online casinos. Ignition Casino is just one of the state's most popular online gaming hubs. It enjoys the spotlight among IL casino sites with its exhilarating poker…

Bonuses ・ 04 January 2024

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Bonuses ・ 04 January 2024

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Pennsylvania Takes Rare Step Back In Gaming Revenue

With the recent years' explosion of interest in online gambling - whether on casino games or sports betting - it has been common for the Pennsylvania gaming industry each month to surpass what it achieved in revenue in the year prior. That is not, however, what occurred in November, according to data released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming…

Finance ・ 21 December 2023

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The Federal Council has awarded the casino concessions

On November 29, 2023, the Federal Council awarded casino concessions for the years 2025 to 2044 in 22 out of 23 zones. The Federal Council followed the proposal of the Swiss Federal Gaming Board (SFGB) and accepted 22 applications, divided into ten Type A and twelve Type B licenses. Existing casino operators in the zones Baden-Aarau, Basel, Bern,…

Games ・ 21 December 2023

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Check out the new game that's about to debut at the Rockford Casino

One of the most popular live casino games in the United States will debut just before Christmas at the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act. Eight months since first introducing table games at the temporary location at 610 N. Bell School Road, the casino's first live craps table is set to open Friday, Dec. 22, Hard Rock Casino Rockford…

Live Gambling ・ 18 December 2023

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Gaming regulators: Diamond Jacks casino owner must transfer license to new operator or else

Louisiana's gambling regulator has given the owner of Diamond Jacks riverboat casino in Bossier City 60 days to work out a deal to sell the site - or have its state gaming license revoked. The casino has been closed since March 2020, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) had already been given an…

Law ・ 11 December 2023

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino attendance, revenue still below opening month

The new casino in downtown Chicago, after nearly three full months in business, has yet to become the tourist mecca or gambling emporium its supporters hoped it would be. Data released by the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday show November attendance and revenue at Bally's Chicago were relatively unchanged compared to the casino's October…

Finance ・ 08 December 2023

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Best real money slots games: Top slots that payout 2023

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Payment Methods ・ 07 December 2023

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Parx Plans Mini-Casino Opening This Month, With Hoopla Feb. 3

Parx Casino has scheduled Feb. 3 as the official opening of its new mini-casino in Shippensburg, with a soft opening days in advance of that to admit the first guests to gamble, eat, and drink. The Parx website has begun advertising that first Friday in February as the date for the celebratory opening. PennLive.com reported that the venue in…

Sports ・ 06 December 2023

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Mobile ・ 06 December 2023

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Groundbreaking Wednesday For PENN’s Relocated Aurora Casino

Hollywood Casino Aurora is making the move from surf to turf, and the ceremonial first shovels will hit said turf on Wednesday afternoon. Located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, as a riverboat casino since 1993, Hollywood Casino is preparing to move to its new location on land adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets thanks to an Illinois law…

Land-based ・ 29 November 2023

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iGaming in Africa: An overview

Africa is known for many wondrous things. From its expansive desert landscapes to its variety of beautiful cultures, the continent is filled with opportunities to explore and discover. It is also home to several growing industries, including the iGaming sector. In some African countries, the iGaming market is making massive headways and growing at…

Law ・ 27 November 2023

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1-year-old left in hot car: The latest Pennsylvania casino lifetime bans

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) - More people have been banned for life from all Pennsylvania casinos for allegedly leaving children in vehicles so they could go inside and gamble. In November's meeting, the PA Gaming Control Board approved the lifetime ban of four, three of which left children - including a 1-year-old while it was 84 degrees outside - in…

Land-based ・ 17 November 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s ‘temporary’ casino will be around awhile, City Council critic says

The stumbling start for Chicago's temporary casino prompted an influential City Council member to warn Thursday that the city may be stuck with the gambling den at Medinah Temple indefinitely. Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), chairman of the City Council's Public Safety Committee, said Bally's was undercapitalized to begin with, and he fears the company…

Finance ・ 17 November 2023

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Illinois Legislature OKs Allowing Extension For Temporary Casino

The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that will help the state's gaming board address potential delays in Full House Resorts' construction of the American Place casino in Waukegan. There was some back-and-forth between the House and Senate over Senate Bill 0584 on Thursday before its passage at the close of the veto session. The…

Law ・ 13 November 2023

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino daily attendance, win dips in second month

Has luck already run out for the new casino in downtown Chicago? Data recently released by the Illinois Gaming Board show Bally's Chicago saw fewer people wagering less money on a daily basis in October compared to its partial first month of operations in September. Altogether, Bally's tallied 83113 guests at its Medinah Temple gaming facility in…

Finance ・ 10 November 2023

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Illinois Proposal May Allow More Time For Temporary Casinos

The term "temporary casino" may be in the eye of the beholder if recent Illinois legislation is approved. Bally's recently unveiled a temporary casino in the city's Medinah Temple with plans to vacate the property after a permanent facility is constructed in three years. However, the state senate passed a bill Oct. 24 allowing temporary casinos…

Finance ・ 10 November 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Chicago casino sees average daily revenue drop over first full month of operation

With the betting window closed on the first full month of operation at Bally's temporary casino, the Medinah Temple site raked in more than $7.6 million in October, a 12% decline in average daily revenue compared to its first few weeks. The latest monthly cash count announced Wednesday by regulators at the Illinois Gaming Board put the River North…

Finance ・ 09 November 2023

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Should trespassers be paid jackpots? Gaming board seeks answers

Nevada regulators are working to address a policy question that has stood for years and was brought to light this month when a Mesquite casino was required to pay a jackpot to a player who was banned from the property. New details have emerged in a case involving gambler Rhon Wilson and the Casablanca hotel-casino, which was ordered to pay Wilson…

Law ・ 05 November 2023

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Bally's Eyes September 2026 to Unveil $1.7B Permanent Casino in Chicago's River West

Bally's has secured the approval from state gambling regulators for a fully-fledged betting license in Chicago. The unanimous decision from the Illinois Gaming Board ushers in a new era for the gaming industry in the city, with Bally's establishing a presence at the soon-to-be-constructed megadevelopment in River West. Bally's temporary casino,…

Law ・ 02 November 2023

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Nevada Gaming Board Debates Rights of Banned Casino Winners

The Nevada gaming authority has been deliberating a possible shift in gambling regulations regarding winners who have previously been banned from casinos. A notable member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), George Assad, argues that those trespassing on the premises they've been ousted from should not be collecting their prizes. This…

Law ・ 01 November 2023

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Gaming board seek policy against trespassing gamblers allowed to collect jackpot winnings

LAS VEGAS - The Nevada Gaming Control Board is trying to decide whether customers kicked out of a casino should be allowed to collect winnings if they sneak back in and win money. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, gaming board members voted Oct. 4 to uphold paying a serial trespasser a $2000-plus slot machine jackpot he had won earlier…

Winnings ・ 01 November 2023

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Nevada Gaming Board weighs casino trespasser payouts amidst growing concerns

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is deliberating whether to permit individuals who have been ejected from a casino to collect their winnings if they manage to re-enter and secure a victory. On October 4, members of the gaming board made a decision to honor the payment of a slot machine jackpot exceeding $2000 to an individual with a history of…

Incidents ・ 31 October 2023

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Las Vegas casino officials face dilemma as trespassers collect jackpots

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is trying to decide whether customers kicked out of a casino should be allowed to collect winnings if they sneak back in and win money. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, gaming board members voted Oct. 4 to uphold paying a serial trespasser a $2000-plus slot machine jackpot he had won earlier this year at…

Land-based ・ 30 October 2023

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Illinois Gaming Board grants Bally’s permanent casino license

The Illinois Gaming Board has approved Bally's permanent owners license as the final step of review before Bally's Corporation can begin construction and operate the $1.7 billion permanent casino redevelopment in River West. As the first urban casino, the entertainment complex will include the casino space with 3400 slots and 173 table games, 10…

Land-based ・ 30 October 2023

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Nevada gaming board seek policy against trespassing gamblers allowed to collect jackpot winnings

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Nevada Gaming Control Board is trying to decide whether customers kicked out of a casino should be allowed to collect winnings if they sneak back in and win money. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, gaming board members voted Oct. 4 to uphold paying a serial trespasser a $2000-plus slot machine jackpot he had won…

Winnings ・ 30 October 2023

World Casino News

Bally’s Casino Obtains A Permanent Gaming License From IGB

Following the waiting process that lasted for an entire year, Bally's Corporation has been granted permission to officially open a permanent gaming establishment in Chicago. New license: On October 25, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), an Illinois-based gaming regulatory body, decided via voting to permit Bally's interim operating license to become…

Law ・ 28 October 2023

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Illinois Gaming Board approves permanent license for Golden Nugget Casino in Danville

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has granted a permanent operator license to the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. The permit was issued to Danville Development, LLC,which operates as Golden Nugget Danville. The license is valid for a four-year term, set to expire in October 2027, after which it must be renewed through the board. This decision,…

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Illinois Gaming Board Approves Permanent License for Danville Casino

The Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday (October 26, 2023) approved a new permanent license for the Golden Nugget Casino in Danville. Specifically, the Gaming Board issued new casino owners' licenses to Danville Development, LLC, doing business as Golden Nugget Danville, along with Walker's Bluff Casino Resort in Williamson County, and Bally's in…

Land-based ・ 27 October 2023

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Bally's Gets Extension To Operate Temporary Casino In Chicago

Bally's was granted a 12-month extension to conduct casino gaming at its temporary venue at Medinah Temple in Chicago by the Illinois Gaming Board on Tuesday, widening its timetable to open its permanent venue in the River West neighborhood to September 2026. The board's 3-0 vote followed a presentation by Bally's Vice President and General Manager…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

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Bally's Casino Gets Permanent Gaming License

DOWNTOWN - Bally's has received the green light to open a permanent gaming facility in Chicago after over a year of waiting. On Wednesday, the Illinois Gaming Board voted to allow Bally's to convert its temporary operating permit into a full casino license. This means the gaming company will be allowed to operate its yet-to-be-built mega casino…

Finance ・ 27 October 2023

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Gaming board approves Golden Nugget Danville Casino license

DANVILLE - Danville Golden Nugget Casino received its permanent license to operate on Thursday from the Illinois Gaming Board. The board voted 3-0 in favor of granting Danville Development LLC's owner's license for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino. One member was absent. The license is in effect for four years, expiring in October 2027, when it…

Land-based ・ 27 October 2023

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Indy Gaming: Aristocrat execs say NFL slot machines have scored a touchdown

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz At the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) a year…

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

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Bally’s temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple rakes in nearly $7 million in first three weeks

Bally's temporary casino at the Medinah Temple, Chicago has reported its figures for its soft launch period, from its Sept. 9 opening through Sept. 30, amassing close to $7 million in revenue during its initial three weeks of operation. The Illinois Gaming Board released the figures, providing insights into how the River North casino performed…

Finance ・ 11 October 2023

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Bally’s Chicago Casino Sees Strong Start, Aims for Long-Term Success

Image Source: Shutterstock.com Bally's Chicago Casino, housed within the historic Medinah Temple, has made an impressive debut in the city's bustling River North neighborhood. Despite being in operation for just three weeks, the casino attracted over 80000 visitors and generated approximately $6.7 million in revenue, according to data released by…

Finance ・ 10 October 2023

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Payment Methods ・ 06 October 2023

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Southern Illinois casino opens

Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois Aug. 25 to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville, near Carbondale. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 01 October 2023

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Bonuses ・ 30 September 2023

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Mohegan Pennsylvania Will Be Latest Casino To Cut Back On Slots

Mohegan Pennsylvania won approval Wednesday to become the latest casino in the state to reduce its number of slot machines to shed excess capacity and enhance the comfort of patrons. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board granted Mohegan Pennsylvania's request to remove 120 machines, dropping its slot count to 1550 in a three-phased remodeling of…

Law ・ 21 September 2023

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Gambling brings home $457M for Pa. in August

Gambling in August climbed over the prior year, with much of the haul for Pennsylvania taxpayers coming from online games. But the August total was a slight drop compared to revenue in July, according to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Gaming raked in $457.15 million in August, a year-over-year increase of 7.47%. Last month's total dipped…

Law ・ 20 September 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford will soon have a live roulette table

Live roulette is expected to soon make its debut at the Rockford Casino. A popular casino staple, roulette will be the next addition to the Hard Rock Opening Act's steadily expanding live table game lineup. Here is what you need to know. Roulette will bring the number of table games at the 610 N. Bell School Road casino to nine. There are four…

Live Gambling ・ 18 September 2023

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Britton Reider doesn't consider himself a compulsive gambler, though he admits to using a dozen or more online casino apps more than he should have in Pennsylvania over the past year. For that reason, on June 29 the 37-year-old mechanical engineer from a small town near Reading placed himself for one year on the state's voluntary self-exclusion…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 September 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino could open this weekend at Medinah Temple

All bets could be on in Chicago this weekend at Medinah Temple if all goes as planned for Bally's over the next few days at the corporation's temporary casino inside the historic River North landmark. The city's first legal slot machines are already visible through the glass doors of the soon-to-open casino at 600 N. Wabash Ave. - and they'll be…

Finance ・ 10 September 2023

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Bally's To Open Downtown Chicago Casino Saturday Morning

On Saturday morning, Chicago will become the largest city in the United States to have a casino within city limits. The Illinois Gaming Board issued a temporary operating permit to Bally's on Friday afternoon to conduct casino gaming at Medinah Temple, and the gaming company will open its doors to the public at the temporary venue at 8 a.m.…

Finance ・ 09 September 2023

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Bally's Chicago Casino Set to Open This Saturday at the Medinah Temple

Bally's, Chicago's first and only casino, will open this Saturday at its temporary River North location. As The Chicago Defender reported on Wednesday, the casino at the historic Medinah Temple would open by this weekend, pending Illinois Gaming Board approval of Bally's gaming sessions. According to Bally's, state gaming officials approved the…

Travel ・ 09 September 2023

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Place Your Bets: Bally’s Will Open Temporary Chicago Casino at Medinah Temple at 8 a.m. Saturday

More than three decades in the making, legalized gambling will make its Chicago debut at 8 a.m. Saturday morning when Bally's opens a temporary casino in River North's Medinah Temple. Chicagoans and tourists feeling lucky can play 800 slot games and 56 table games in the century-old Shriner's temple at 600 N. Wabash Ave., with its distinctive domed…

Law ・ 09 September 2023

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Bally's Chicago Casino: Practice sessions at Medinah Temple to begin Wednesday ahead of potential opening this weekend

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:16AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's about to be "game on" for Chicago's temporary casino. Wednesday practice games begin at the former Medinah Temple. The building is on Wabash Avenue between Ohio and Ontario streets. Chicago's first casino could be open as soon as this weekend if regulators give the green light following…

Land-based ・ 07 September 2023

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Bally’s Could Finally Open Its Temporary Casino in Medinah Temple in a Few Days, Following Delays and Hurdles

Chicago could finally get its temporary casino in a few days. However, even in the eleventh hour before the venue's opening, the planned facility is still getting mixed reviews. Despite all the critics, the casino needs only the state's approval to start operation. There are still some issues that have to be taken care of before the planned casino…

Finance ・ 06 September 2023

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Bally’s Casino at Medinah Temple Could Open This Weekend

Chicago's first and only casino could open as soon as this Saturday, pending approval by the Illinois Gaming Board. Bally's is slated to open a temporary casino in one of the city's most iconic and historic buildings, the Medinah Temple. "We have to show our regulators that we are ready, as ready as we can be," said Ameet Patel, Bally's Corporation…

Industry ・ 06 September 2023

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Feeling Lucky? Chicago's First Casino Could Open This Weekend In River North

RIVER NORTH - The city's first casino could open as early as Saturday if all goes well during a dry run of the temporary site this week. Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Ave., was chosen as the site for Bally's temporary casino last year and will operate for two years, with an option to extend for another 12 months, while a permanent casino is being…

Incidents ・ 06 September 2023

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Bally’s Chicago casino at Medinah Temple could open in September

Get ready, gamblers: Chicago's first casino could open to the public as soon as this month. Illinois Gaming Board in June, officials this week are set to tour and inspect Bally's temporary Chicago casino, located inside the city's historic Medinah Temple at 600 N. Wabash in River North. According to Bally's executives, the temporary casino is…

Land-based ・ 05 September 2023

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Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort opens

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on a rural estate just outside of Carterville on Friday, Aug. 25, to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a…

Travel ・ 04 September 2023

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Longtime Casinos Find Less Is More With Slot Machine Counts

Mohegan Pennsylvania, the first of the Keystone State's 17 casinos, has a request pending with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board: Please let us reduce our number of slot machines. In a submission filed in May and likely to be approved in coming months, the mid-sized casino near Wilkes-Barre states that shedding 120 machines to a count of 1550…

Finance ・ 31 August 2023

World Casino News

PGCB Grants Approvals to Two Casinos For Slot Count Changes

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) granted approval to two Pennsylvania casinos for the gaming floor modification. The regulator reportedly allowed Hollywood Casino Morgantown to reduce the number of slot machines in its gaming area and approved Lady Luck Nemacolin's requirement to modify its gaming floor by adding several slot machines and…

Land-based ・ 31 August 2023

Yogonet

Illinois: Gaming and Leisure Properties acquires Hard Rock Casino Rockford's land for $100 million

Gaming-focused real estate investment firm Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from an affiliate of815 Entertainment for $100 million. 815 Entertainment is owned by Dan Fischer, the principal, along with a consortium of local investors…

Industry ・ 30 August 2023

News Bug

Southern Illinois casino opens, sends $25 million to the state

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 30 August 2023

World Casino News

Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Sees Small Revenue Increase

The Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, operated by the Forest County Potawatomi tribe, saw income grow just 1.7% in the past 12 months through June 30, 2023. That's because the tribe is in the process of preparing to compete against its latest rivals on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. In that regard, the tribe's attorney general, Jeff Crawford,…

Land-based ・ 28 August 2023

US Bets

IGB To Conduct Testing At Bally's Chicago Casino Next Week

It's almost time for Bally's to go all-in in Chicago. The Illinois Gaming Board will begin a three-day period of assessments and testing at Medinah Temple, the temporary Bally's casino in downtown Chicago, starting Sept. 5. The state agency will begin its assessment before conducting two days of practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7. If Bally's meets…

Finance ・ 28 August 2023

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Gamblers lose more than $400 million to Potawatomi in past year

See what Potawatomi Casino Hotel's renovated space will look likePotawatomi Hotel & Casino announces a $100 million renovation project for the casino's third floor impacting 120000 square feet of space. Revenue at the Forest County Potawatomi Milwaukee casino increased by just 1.7% during the past 12 months as the tribe prepares to fight new…

Industry ・ 28 August 2023

The State Journal - Register

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort opens in Southern Illinois

CARTERVILLE - Gov. JB Pritzker joined hundreds of people from across southern Illinois on Friday to celebrate the opening of the state's 14th casino on a rural estate just outside of Carterville. The Walker's Bluff Casino Resort is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece…

Travel ・ 26 August 2023

Leigh Valley Live

Bethlehem casino patrons barred after leaving 9-year-old unattended in car, state says

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board this week banned four people from casinos statewide for three separate incidents of leaving minors unattended while they engaged in gambling, according to a news release from the agency. The board announced Wednesday it had approved petitions from its Office of Enforcement Counsel to add the four to the…

Law ・ 25 August 2023

ABC 7 Chicago

Temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple could open its doors in early September

Thursday, August 24, 2023 10:17AM CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago is about to take a step closer to a new Bally's casino. Regulators will inspect operations at a temporary casino at the Medinah Temple at Wabash Avenue and Ohio Street on September 5 and it could open it's doors to the public by September 9, a spokesperson for the Illinois Gaming Board…

Finance ・ 24 August 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Chicago casino poised for mid-September opening

First the barbecue, then the baccarat. Chicago's first casino could launch soon after Labor Day, if all goes well during practice gaming sessions set to take place shortly after the holiday at Bally's temporary Medinah Temple gambling hall. Regulators will inspect the River North operation Sept. 5 and oversee practice gaming sessions Sept. 6-7,…

Finance ・ 24 August 2023

Richmond Times

Richmond casino fight all about South Side turf

The legal fight over casino gaming is happening in a courtroom in downtown Richmond, but the real battlefront lies on the other side of the James River in South Richmond. A charitable gaming operator based next to Midlothian Turnpike is challenging the legality of Richmond's decision to award a contract to a partnership to build a…

Law ・ 18 August 2023

US Bets

Pennsylvania Gaming Industry's July Saw Revenue Boosts

Pennsylvania's broad gaming industry showed healthy revenue increases in July over both the previous month and prior year, reaching a total of $467 million for all commercial operators. The July revenue from combined in-person casino gambling, iGaming, sports betting, truck stop VGTs, and fantasy sports contests was up 6% over June and 8.8% from…

Finance ・ 18 August 2023

Rockford Register Star

Rockford Casino remains on pace to eclipse last year's revenue totals

Gamblers continued to flock to Rockford's temporary casino on Bell School Road where they spent millions in July. It was the second best revenue month of 2023 for Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act. In fact, it was the second best month of revenue for the casino since it opened November 2021, according to information from the Illinois Gaming…

Finance ・ 15 August 2023

Chicago Tribune

Waukegan Plan Commission green lights American Place casino plan, sends it to City Council

The Temporary at American Place in Waukegan is already the third-most-visited casino in Illinois nearly six months after opening, according to Illinois Gaming Board reports, and officials of Full House Resorts this week gave the Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission a picture of what the permanent American Place will offer. From a five-star,…

Travel ・ 12 August 2023

World Casino News

Golden Nugget Danville Casino Finally Opened Its Doors

Golden Nugget Danville Casino is finally open! Many city officials, various state representatives, and a range of casino executives were invited to the ribbon-cutting ceremony that was held to celebrate the official grand opening of the long-awaited casino. Huge building with many amenities: The casino is located across 41.500 square feet of gaming…

Industry ・ 10 August 2023

Chicago Tribune

Casino clash coming down to who gets a piece of the action

It seems the easy way missed Waukegan when it comes to projects enhancing Lake County's largest municipality. Call it the Waukegan Hypothesis. From seeping coal ash pits along the Lake Michigan shoreline to a moribund downtown to the latest twist in the continuing casino drama, the Waukegan Hypothesis takes hold: It's difficult being the county's…

Law ・ 10 August 2023

Yogonet

Illinois: Golden Nugget Danville Casino celebrates grand opening ceremony

Danville, Illinois witnessed the grand opening ceremony of the Golden Nugget Danville Casino on Friday. City officials, state representatives, and casino authorities gathered under the Golden Nugget sign to mark the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The casino boasts nearly 500 slot machines and a variety of table games, including Baccarat,…

Industry ・ 09 August 2023

Commercial-News

Golden grand opening: Casino officially opens doors Friday

DANVILLE - There was glitz and glamour at Friday's grand opening for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino. City, state and casino officials stood under the sparkling Golden Nugget sign, and in the hot sun, for grand opening ceremony remarks and the ribbon cutting, while the public waited for the casino's opening, listened to music and waited for the…

Land-based ・ 06 August 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Bally’s Chicago casino ‘a little delayed,’ expected to open in September

Hold your bets on the opening date for Chicago's first casino. Bally's executives said Thursday they expect their temporary gambling house at the historic Medinah Temple to open sometime in September, a few weeks later than initially suggested by leaders of the Rhode Island-based corporation. Regulators at the Illinois Gaming Board gave an early…

Finance ・ 04 August 2023

Chicago Sun Times

Lawsuit over ‘rigged’ Waukegan casino selection should proceed, court rules

The cards have already been dealt in the Waukegan casino game, but a state appellate court has issued a ruling that could bring back to the table a spurned bidder that has long complained of a "rigged" contest for the coveted gambling license. That means the north suburban casino selection process could end up being reshuffled, even though Las…

Law ・ 03 August 2023

Leadership

BetWinner Promo Code 2023: Use "BETWINBIG"

The BetWinner promo code Nigeria is BETWINBIG. This signup code rewards newly registered users 200% of their first deposit up to NGN 100000. At BetWinner, you can activate and claim a welcome bonus offer when signing up. You can either claim the casino or sports betting offer. Or, after signing up, you can choose to convert bonus points to promo…

Bonuses ・ 01 August 2023

Quartz

Las Vegas king Steve Wynn banned from Nevada's gambling industry

Casino magnate Steve Wynn was banned from the Nevada gambling industry, one that he had a sizable role in developing, in order to settle a 2019 sexual misconduct case with the state's authorities. Wynn was accused of making unwanted sexual advances towards multiple women under his unemployment. As part of the deal, he will also pay $10 million and…

Incidents ・ 28 July 2023

Chicago Tribune

Waukegan casino third in the state in drawing customers

Since opening in February, The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan is drawing more customers than all but two of Illinois' 13 established casinos, and is in the top half for gross adjusted revenue. Of the 13 casinos operating in Illinois, The Temporary by American Place and the Golden Nugget in Danville are the only temporary operations. The…

Finance ・ 28 July 2023

London Post

The Most Reliable Online Casino Licence

One of the important factors when choosing which online casino to play is the establishment's licence. A recognised casino licence from a legitimate gaming body means the platform is safe to play at. In other words, any foul play by the casino could mean legal ramifications for the operator. It can be challenging for players to find which casino…

Law ・ 27 July 2023

US Bets

Golden Nugget Cleared To Launch IGaming In Pennsylvania

Golden Nugget Online Gaming is poised to add its platform to Pennsylvania's competitive iCasino market after receiving licensing approval Wednesday. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approved Golden Nugget's online operation, which is now owned by DraftKings, as a "qualified gaming entity," meaning it can operate in the state without being…

Law ・ 27 July 2023