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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…

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…

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.…

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…

After years of planning, months of buildout 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 is set to swing open its doors this weekend, welcoming gamblers to try their luck at an ornate temporary…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

DOWNTOWN - Work to convert a beloved Chicago landmark into a temporary world-class casino is nearing completion as Bally's prepares to open in Medinah Temple later this summer. Casino officials took several media outlets on a tour of the facility at 600 N. Wabash Ave. Tuesday, where slot machines and gaming tables scattered across three levels…

Hard Rock Casino Rockford officials appeared in front of the Illinois Gaming Board Thursday morning and unveiled new images of their planned permanent casino resort, to occupy more than 187000-square-foot and set to be located at 7801 E. State St. near the Interstate 90 exit. The company also requested an extension for its temporary location, as it…

DANVILLE - Approaching two months after opening and continuing to increase its operating hours, Golden Nugget Danville Casino's grand opening has been set. A media invitation stated, "Please join us as we celebrate." The invitation is for Aug. 4. The casino opened May 27, Memorial Day weekend. The casino's Temporary Operating Permit from the…

The long-expected Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino won't be opened anytime soon, according to the newest information. Bally's - new competition: It isn't good news for the audience and owners of the casino, but the four Northwest Indiana casinos are satisfied with the delay since they'll continue to operate without new competition for a while.…

JOLIET, IL - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday that a Joliet man and his friend from Wilmington both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to prison for burglarizing businesses and stealing cash from video poker machines. According to the press release, their plea is part of an ongoing burglary case that Raoul announced in 2022…

The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously voted Bally's "preliminarily suitable" at its Thursday meeting, a key step forward for the gaming company to build its $1.7 billion casino in the River West neighborhood of Chicago. The favorable vote was expected after the IGB had approved smaller related measures, including supplier contracts, as Bally's has…

All bets could be on in Chicago by the end of summer. State regulators on Thursday handed down a key early approval to Bally's Chicago casino plan, paving the way for the corporation to launch a temporary gambling house within a couple of months at the historic Medinah Temple in River North while it builds the permanent structure in River West. The…

DANVILLE - The Golden Nugget Danville wasted little time in using a temporary operating permit issued by the Illinois Gaming Board. Thirteen months after a groundbreaking ceremony, the new casino announced its opening to the public for the first time at 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Initially, the casino on Lynch Road in Danville's Eastgate area will be open…

Online sports betting is growing in the state of Illinois, but what about other gambling options? Where does the state stand when it comes to Illinois casino games online and casino sites? Here's what you need to know about Illinois online casinos. At the moment, online casino gambling remains illegal. Legislation has struggled to get off the…

Bally's Corporation announced that the proposed site plan for Bally's Chicago Casino was approved by the Chicago Department of Planning and Urban Development. The plan is to begin construction in late 2024. The $1.7 billion development is projected to bring over 3000 permanent jobs to the city. Bally's Chicago will include 3400 slots and 170 table…

Nevada has joined six other states in pushing the federal government to crack down on illegal offshore internet gambling casinos. Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick sent a letter last week to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging a larger push to combat illegal gambling. Kendrick's April 28 letter also was signed by leaders…

Bally's Chicago put out the help-wanted sign Wednesday to fill more than 700 positions for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple, which is slated to open in July - pending approval by the Illinois Gaming Board. The casino is hiring everything from card dealers and security to housekeeping and marketing staff. The full list of open positions is…

Casino operator Bally's Chicago announced more than 700 vacant job positions for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple scheduled to open in July 2023 upon the receipt of the Illinois Gaming Board's approval. As the Chicago Tribune reports, the casino is hiring a range of job profiles listed on the company's website. Pending License: Ameet Patel,…

Bally's Chicago put out the help-wanted sign Wednesday to fill more than 700 positions for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple, which is slated to open in July - pending approval by the Illinois Gaming Board. The casino is hiring everything from card dealers and security to housekeeping and marketing staff. The full list of open positions is…

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Gaming Board has given the approval for live table games at the temporary Hard Rock Casino on East State Street and Bell School Road. Those who come can now play live versions of blackjack, three card poker and ultimate hold'em. Hard Rock Rockford President Geno Iafrate says since it took just 107 days from the…

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Rockford legend Rick Nielsen won the first hand of blackjack ever dealt at the Rockford Casino on a remarkable hand, but at my table, a little ways away, carnage ensued. I was sitting at a table that included state Sen. Dave Syverson, his wife, Lori, and WIFR-23 news anchor Mike Garrigan. We were among the invited…

Rockford Casino has added Live Blackjack, 3 Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em at its interim casino. The live table games launch on April 5, 2023. (Photo provided by Hard Rock Rockford) ROCKFORD - Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games today, taking its offerings beyond slots and other electronic games for the…

A source reports that Hard Rock Casino Rockford has added blackjack and other live table games today. This addition represents a significant milestone in the casino's operations strengthening Hard Rock's portfolio and complementing its offerings of slots and other electronic games with in-demand table games for the first time. Six Tables…

Golden Nugget Danville Casino developers presented the Illinois city on Wednesday with the first $1 million check as part of the Host Community Agreement during a sneak preview of the casino. The check presentation was for the city's riverfront development. Invitees got to see the main gaming floor, which includes slot machines bases waiting for…

Illinois state Sen. Christina Castro filed a bill Wednesday looking to bring internet casino gaming to the Land of Lincoln. The bill, SB 1656, would allow an "Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming." It represents a subtle change from her unsuccessful 2021 legislation, SB 2064, which proposed authorizing "casinos or racetracks to offer…

Illinois is one of the top sports betting states in the country, and a gambling insider says online casino gambling would be even bigger. A bill has been introduced at the statehouse that would legalize internet gaming. State Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, filed Senate Bill 1656 which proposes the initial cost of an internet gaming license would be…

A long-awaited casino expected to provide an economic boost to Waukegan and the area opened this past weekend to VIP fanfare and a big crowd. Thousands attended the grand opening Friday of The Temporary by American Place, the 75000-square-foot initial offering operated by Full House Resorts Inc. Construction is pending on a permanent facility…

Cruz Paredes of Waukegan was the first person in a line of hundreds waiting for The Temporary by American Place casino to open its doors for the first time in her hometown Friday night. She knew exactly what she planned to do. "I'm going to the slot machines," Paredes said. "Then I'm going to the tables and try some 21. This is very exciting." The…

Full House Resorts has announced Friday night as the opening of its temporary casino in Illinois, aptly named The Temporary by American Place. The Temporary is located in Waukegan, approximately 40 miles north of Chicago and less than 20 miles from the Wisconsin state line. Waukegan was one of six locations awarded a casino license in the 2019…

Sen. Cristina Castro has introduced Senate Bill 1656 in Illinois, proposing the creation of the Internet Gaming Act. The bill would authorize an internet gaming operator to offer Illinois internet gaming in accordance with the act's provisions. Sen. Castro had her 2021 attempt at legalizing online casino dismissed, and this marks her latest…

State gambling regulators signed off on Thursday the initial steps toward the opening of Chicago's first casino, voting in favor of a license for Medinah Temple to serve as the home of a temporary gambling hall that developer Bally's hopes to open by June. The permanent building, to open its doors in 2026, will be built west of the Chicago River on…

Image Source: Shutterstock.com SBC Americas reported that this legislation would allow casinos and racetracks in Illinois to apply for an internet gaming license, which can include up to three skins. The license will cost $250000 and will be regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board. The new bill introduced by Sen. Castro stipulates that the tax rate…

The first in-person Illinois Gaming Board meeting in more than three years was a relatively low-key affair on Thursday, with the biggest news being Medinah Building and Medinah Holdings being unanimously approved for casino supplier licenses connected to Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago. Both licensees are connected to Medinah Temple,…

Rockford Casino, A Hard Rock Opening Act opened 2023 by posting one of its most successful months of operation in terms of revenue so far, according to data released Tuesday by the Illinois Gaming Board. The temporary Rockford casino raked in more than $5 million in January. That is 49% more than the $3.3 million the casino collected in revenue…

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) reported casino revenue totaling $114.4 million for the month of December, as the gaming discipline generated $290 million in state tax revenue for the 2022 calendar year. Overall, the state's 11 venues generated $1.35 billion in operator revenue in 2022, an increase of 13.6% compared to the $1.19 billion generated…

The city of Chicago is getting closer to selecting a final location to build a proposed casino, a project that Mayor Lori Lightfoot says would bring in $175-$195 million in projected tax revenue. "The revenue is gonna shore up our police and fire pensions, critically important," Lightfoot said. "It's gonna relieve the burden on our…

DANVILLE, Ill. - Residents cheered Tuesday as Danville city officials wearing hard hats shoveled dirt on a patch of land in an industrial park off of Interstate 74. By next spring, that land is expected to be the home of Danville's Golden Nugget Casino. Former State Representative Lou Lang, who advised Danville officials on the casino project, said…

With Full House Resorts American Place temporary casino scheduled to open early this year, Waukegan is getting a better idea of some of the benefits which will accrue to the city as each phase of the development evolves over the next five years. Once the 75000-square-foot temporary casino opens with 50 table games, 1000 slot machines, a sportsbook…

The Peru City Council discussed possible new gambling regulations at Tuesday night's meeting, including potential fees and licensing requirements. Corporate Counsel Scott Schweickert identified two main concerns the council discussed when the conversation began in May. First, the council expressed interest in increasing fees for video game licenses…

Bally's Corporation is moving forward with two major projects in two different US states, which involve the Tropicana acquisition in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Chicago's first casino project, in Illinois. On the Nevada front, the company said it will, announced in April last year, at the end of September. Nevertheless, Bally's executives said in…

Bally's completed its $200 million purchase of the Freedom Center printing plant Friday, paving the way to build Chicago's long-sought and much-debated casino. The Rhode Island-based company bought the 30-acre River West site from Nexstar Media Group, with plans to transform it into a $1.74 billion casino complex. What becomes of the Chicago…

By CHRIS ALTRUDA From usbets.com The Illinois Gaming Board reported $114 million in casino gaming revenue in November, as a dip in electronic gaming device (EGD) and slots revenue offset a year-best total from table games. The total was 1.7% lower than the $116 million generated in October as admissions to the state's 11 gaming venues dipped 4.3%…

Hoping it will be " The Flame " that draws patrons to northern Illinois, Hard Rock and local ownership group 815 Entertainment broke ground Wednesday on a $310 million casino in Rockford that is scheduled to open in late 2023. In a tent filled to capacity next to its temporary venue, called A Hard Rock Opening Act, dignitaries who included Hard…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose Bally's Corporation from the three short-listed candidates to hold the city's first casino license, with the promise of a $40 million upfront payment and then a $200 million annual tax jackpot. The selection of the Bally's $1.7 billion casino and resort development proposal marks a milestone in the city's…

More than three years after Hawthorne Race Course was authorized to add casino gambling, not a single card has been dealt nor a coin dropped in the slots. The $400 million combination horse racetrack and casino, or "racino," was supposed to have opened in 2021. Workers even started initial demolition work at the track, which shut down the…

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot has announced that the city has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city's sole casino license. The shortlisted three, which include one from each gambling team, are Bally's Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site.…

A proposed $1.7 billion casino in Chicago has earned city council approval, but still needs a license from the Illinois Gaming Board. The council voted 39-5 Dec. 14 in favor of the zoning changes that Bally's Corp. needs to build the casino, hotel and entertainment complex in an industrial area, the site of the Chicago Tribune Freedom Center…

Somewhat overshadowed by the process of Bally's moving forward as the applicant for Chicago's downtown casino license, Wind Creek quietly broke ground for another casino in Illinois, this one located in the south suburbs of Cook County. The Illinois Gaming Board selected Wind Creek over South Suburban Development last December, capping a process…

The Chicago City Council voted 39-5 to approve plans to transform the home of the Chicago Tribune's printing plant and newsroom into a $1.74 billion Bally's casino and resort on 30 acres in River West. The proposal still needs the support of the Illinois Gaming Board, which must license Bally's to operate the casino before work can begin along the…

RIVER WEST - Alderpeople gave final zoning approval to the proposed Chicago casino district Wednesday, the latest step in the development's path forward as it seeks a gambling license from the state of Illinois. The planned casino is set to be built on the Tribune Publishing site along the Chicago River between Grand and Chicago avenues. The first…

Bally's took another crucial step forward in its efforts to build a $1.7 billion casino in downtown Chicago on Wednesday when the full city council approved its proposal for the River West neighborhood. The 39-5 vote, with five absent and one recusal, came after the city's plan commission and zoning committee each approved the amended proposal on…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported $114 million in casino gaming revenue in November, as a dip in electronic gaming device (EGD) and slots revenue offset a year-best total from table games. The total was 1.7% lower than the $116 million generated in October as admissions to the state's 11 gaming venues dipped 4.3% to 770693. That was the lowest…

DANVILLE - As preparations continue for a building demolition and other plans for the Golden Nugget Danville casino, a groundbreaking has been set for 2 p.m. April 19. Groundbreaking will occur that afternoon when Jimmy Wilmot, president of Danville Development, and other casino officials also will give an updated presentation that night to the…

Joining "Chicago Tonight" to discuss upcoming City Council votes are Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th Ward), Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd Ward) and Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th Ward). (Produced by Alexandra Silets) Efforts to transform the home of the Chicago Tribune's printing plant and newsroom into a $1.74 billion Bally's casino and resort is one step…

A first-ever casino in Chicago stands on the brink of city approval Wednesday as council members backed zoning for the project after the alderman of the ward where it would be built toned down his reservations over whether the project would result in enough jobs for minorities and nearby residents. Approval of the $1.74 billion Bally's casino…

The Chicago Plan Commission has approved Bally's casino plans, marking the latest step forward for the proposed $1.7bn casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street. A late objection on Monday by an alderperson was not enough to derail the approval. The final vote by the panel was 12-1; the City Council will conduct a final review as early as…

This was an act of self-interest. But that wasn't the language Weidner used. Instead, he argued that any such casino would run contrary to the intent of the Illinois legislature, which had justified its approval of gambling in Illinois by arguing that these new riverboats would revive the downtowns of communities that were demonstrably struggling…

Back in 1992, William Weidner, then president of Hollywood Casino of Aurora Inc., set out to Springfield to kill then-Mayor Richard M. Daley's plans for a $2 billion mega-casino in downtown Chicago. Weidner and other members of what was known as the "riverboat alliance" were worried that any such facility in Chicago would suck away business from…

Back in 1992, William Weidner, then president of Hollywood Casino of Aurora Inc., set out to Springfield to kill then-Mayor Richard M. Daley's plans for a $2 billion "mega-casino" in downtown Chicago. Weidner and other members of what was known as the "riverboat alliance" were worried that any such facility in Chicago would suck away business from…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported nearly $116 million in casino revenue for October as venues around the state picked up the slack with top revenue generator Rivers Casino reporting slightly declining figures for the fourth consecutive month. The figure represented a 1.9% improvement on September's total of $113.8 million, fueled by a sharp 6.2%…

A surge in attendance contributed to a sharp rise in revenue from electronic gaming devices (EGDs) as the Illinois Gaming Board reported casino revenue totaling $122.9 million in July. More than 840000 admissions were counted across the state's 11 venues, the most for any month in 2022 and 12.8% higher compared to June. The revenue total also…

The owners of Hollywood Casino Aurora want to close their facility downtown and rebuild it on a site closer to Interstate 88, they announced Monday. The new location would cost about $360 million and include a casino with about 900 slot machines, 50 live table games and a sportsbook, officials at Penn Entertainment said. The current casino has more…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - It's official! City leaders and celebrities gathered Wednesday afternoon at the site of the new Hard Rock Rockford casino and hotel for a groundbreaking ceremony. The new casino will be located on the corner of East State Street and Lyford Rd, just off I-90. Nearly a year after opening the temporary Rockford Casino: A Hard…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported $116.6 million in casino gaming revenue for May, a slight month-over-month decline as attendance dropped at most venues across the state. The figure represented a 4.8% drop from April's total of $122.4 million, which is currently the high-water mark for the year. While table games revenue ticked higher to more…

State regulators have approved a plan for construction of a new casino in Danville. The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously Thursday to OK plans for the Golden Nugget Danville Casino. The planned 41500-square-foot gaming floor is expected to have 500 slot machines, 14 table games, two restaurants and a sports book,…

Gambling on New Year's Eve along with a sit-down dinner looks like a distinct possibility for people in the Waukegan area. Plans continue for a December opening of a newly built interim casino structure adjacent to the Fountain Square Shopping Center in Waukegan providing table games, slot machines, a variety of dining options and a…

After an unexpectedly soft start to the year, revenue generated by casinos and video gaming terminals across Illinois bounced back slightly in February, but still fell short of late 2021 numbers, according to figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Casino revenue excluding sports wagering at the state's 11 venues totaled $93.6 million, an…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported combined casino revenue totaling $117.3 million for August, with a drop in electronic gaming device (EGD) and slot revenue the primary cause for a month-over-month decline. The figure represents a 4.5% dip from July's $122.9 million, but it was also 10.4% higher than the $107.9 million claimed in August of last…

CHICAGO -Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the City has shortlisted three bidders to progress to the next stage of the bidding process for the city's sole casino license. Following extensive evaluations, Bally's Corporation at the Tribune Site, Hard Rock at the ONE Central Site, and Rivers 78 at the 78 site (listed in alphabetical order) have…

Ground has been broken on the upcoming Golden Nugget Casino in Danville, Illinois, the sixth Golden Nugget casino in the United States. The ceremony was attended by company officials and local authorities, including Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr, who stood in the center at 204 Eastgate Drive as ground-breakers officially began construction of…

The Illinois Gaming Board reported slight declines in casino and video gaming terminal (VGT) revenue for September, which marked the second straight month of lower totals reported at casinos. The state's 11 casinos combined to generate $113.8 million in revenue, finishing 3% below August's total of $117.3 million. While nowhere near the 2022 low…

DANVILLE - With October here, the clock is ticking to get the Golden Nugget Danville Casino building closed in by Thanksgiving for construction to continue in the winter months. On or around April 1 is the target opening date. "There is nothing that we see right now that will prevent us from being open in April of 2023," General Manager Juris…