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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…

Las Vegas hotel and casino workers are in negotiations for a new five-year contract. Las Vegas hospitality workers voted this week to authorize a strike in pursuit of a new five-year contract. The workers are members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, who are employed in nongaming positions at casinos on the Las…

Gambling in the US has a long and rich history of controversies and changes. Up until 2018, any form of online gambling was illegal. In 2018, lawmakers retracted PASPA and sports betting was legal again. However, several federal laws are still in place. The most prevalent is the UIGEA, banning financial institutions from allowing gambling…

A lucky Mega Millions jackpot winner who scooped up $1.6billion after buying the tickets in a Florida supermarket has finally come forward to claim the prize. The winner, whose name remains anonymous for 90 days after claiming the prize on September 25, bagged the third-largest prize in US history and one of five Mega Million prizes over a…

Report Ocean recently released a comprehensive report on the Online Gambling And Betting market, offering valuable insights into various factors impacting the market's growth. The report covers crucial information on market restraints, drivers, and opportunities, enabling readers to understand the market dynamics. It also provides a detailed…

By FREIDA FRISARO (Associated Press) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The winner of last month's $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot - the third-largest in U.S. history - has come forward to claim the prize, officials said Wednesday. In all, Mega Millions has had five prizes of more than a billion dollars. Under a new Florida law, the winner's name…

An estimated $850 million Powerball jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night for players willing to risk a couple dollars and brave incredibly long odds. The jackpot is the world's ninth-largest lottery prize of all time, behind earlier prizes in the Powerball and Mega Millions games that all topped $1 billion. The jackpot has grown so large…

It was almost as if Nevada regulators anticipated cyber trouble back in December when they approved revisions to Regulation 5 that call for plans to address cyberattacks on casino companies. Nevada licensees have until Dec. 31 to deliver risk assessments of their business operations and develop cybersecurity best practices. But in late August,…

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $835 million after no one beat the immense odds Monday night and won the top prize. The winning numbers were: 10, 12, 22, 36, 50 and 4. The grand prize on Wednesday swelled past $800 million and will have a cash prize of $390.4 million up for grabs, according to Powerball's website. There now have been…

In the most recent analysis presented by Report Ocean entitled Online Casino Market Analysis and Forecast of Key Trends from 2023 to 2031, the industry is currently undergoing substantial expansion, showcasing considerable potential for both investors and stakeholders. This comprehensive report delves deeply into the market, encompassing a wide…

The Powerball lottery jackpot continues to climb after nobody matched all six numbers on Saturday night and moved into fourth place on the list of top 10 Powerball prizes of all time. Grab your tickets and let's see if you're the game's newest millionaire. Here are the numbers for the Monday, Sept. 25, Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $785…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on…

Four decades ago, commercial casinos didn't even exist in the United States outside of Nevada and New Jersey. But that began to change in the 1980s and'90s, when nine additional states-including Michigan, Mississippi, Illinois, and Indiana-legalized commercial casinos. Not only has the casino gaming industry allowed U.S. state and local governments…

SYNKROS launch at The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc.'s newly opened downtown Baton Rouge property marks successful companywide roll-out of property-specific loyalty rewards programs With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc. has successfully launched Konami…

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 19, 2023-- With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc. has successfully launched Konami Gaming, Inc.'s SYNKROS ® casino management system. Players can take advantage of unique rewards and benefits at each of the four destinations…

Get your tickets because the jackpot keeps rising. There was no grand prize winner from Monday night's Powerball drawing, so the jackpot now is worth an estimated $672 million with a cash value of $320.5 million. The Powerball jackpot is inching closer to the July 19 drawing number when a ticket in California won a prize worth $1.08 billion, the…

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…

Four decades ago, commercial casinos didn't even exist in the United States outside of Nevada and New Jersey. But that began to change in the 1980s and'90s, when nine additional states-including Michigan, Mississippi, Illinois, and Indiana-legalized commercial casinos. Not only has the casino gaming industry allowed U.S. state and local governments…

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after nobody matched all six numbers from Tuesday night's drawing. Grab your tickets and pull up a chair. Here are the numbers for the Friday, Sept. 15, lottery jackpot worth $162 million with a cash option of $77.4 million. The winning numbers for Friday night's drawing were 5, 13, 29, 50, 53, and the…

Commercial casinos in the United States had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6 percent from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on pace…

Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on pace to have their…

The Powerball jackpot is on the rise again. There was no grand prize winner from Wednesday night's drawing, so the jackpot now is worth an estimated $596 million with a cash value of $288.2 million. The Powerball jackpot is inching closer to the July 19 drawing number when a ticket in California won a prize worth $1.08 billion, the third-largest…

Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on pace to have their…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on…

Updated: 10 hours ago Published: 10 hours agoUpdated: 10 hours ago Published: 10 hours ago Atlantic city (US): Commercial casinos in the US had their best July ever this year, winning nearly USD 5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released on Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. >> Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released today by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on…

Commercial casinos in the US had their best July ever this year, winning nearly USD 5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released on Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6 per cent from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on pace to…

Dealers conduct a game of roulette at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J., on May 17, 2023. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 | 2:01 p.m. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The…

The advancement in technology has had an historic impact on gambling worldwide, pioneering a new virtual world of entertainment like never before. Millions of people from all corners of the planet are shifting to the new craze of online casino entertainment because of the value they find in it. Gamblers or igamers (as they are referred to) can now…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Commercial casinos in the U.S. had their best July ever this year, winning nearly $5.4 billion from gamblers, according to figures released Thursday by a national gambling industry group. The American Gaming Association said the casinos' winnings were up nearly 6% from July 2022. The association also said the casinos remain on…

Online Gambling Market is valued approximately USD 53.7 billion in 2019 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 11.5 % over the forecast period 2020-2027. Online Gambling is a type of gambling conducted over the internet. These includes gambling games like virtual poker, casinos, and sport betting. These games are based…

The Global Casino Gaming Market size is expected to grow from USD 368.26 million in 2022 to USD 544.08 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period (2023-2030). Casino Gaming is one of the most lucrative segments of the global gaming industry. The relaxation of gambling laws around the world has created a number of opportunities for…

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Gambling has always been popular, but with sports season kicking off the number of players only increases. "No one could have told me I had an addiction. They may have told me, but it wouldn't have mattered," said "Amy" a woman who has asked to remain anonymous as she is a recovered gambler. "Amy's" addiction started more…

The Powerball jackpot is heating up. No winning ticket drawn Saturday means the Powerball jackpot is an estimated $522 million ahead of Monday's drawing. The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET and we have the results below. If someone wins Monday's drawing, they will have the cash option of more than $252.4 million. Here's a look at…

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…

Prominent River North developer Albert Friedman has won big with Bally's. The longtime Chicago real estate player with strong political connections struck a $20 million deal with the casino operator for the use of the historic Medinah Temple building as a temporary gambling hall while Bally's builds its permanent, $1.7 billion entertainment complex…

The Potawatomi Casino Hotel has opened its newly renovated third floor to the public, the next phase of an estimated $190 million renovation project that will be completed next year with the opening of a new sportsbook. CEO Dominic Ortiz hopes the project will breathe new life into the casino, at 1721 W. Canal St., which faces new competition on…

Chicago's first casino has yet to open to the public, but someone already has hit a jackpot topping $20 million. It's Albert M. Friedman, the clout-heavy developer whose tenants have included three mayors - Brandon Johnson, Lori Lightfoot and Rahm Emanuel. Friedman owns the historic but long-vacant Medinah Temple building about a mile north of City…

WHY THE TRIBE SAYS IT'S BETTER THAN VEGAS. CHEERS. AMID THE SOUNDS OF SLOT MACHINES AT POTAWATOMI CASINO THURSDAY, THE TRIBE UNVEILING ITS LATEST RENOVATIONS OF A $190 MILLION PROJECT. WHEN THEY WALK THROUGH THOSE DOORS, THEY ARE GOING TO BE AMAZED. THEY'RE GOING TO BE WOWED BETTER THAN ANY CASINO IN THE MIDWEST. AND I'D SAY NOW EVEN VEGAS. THE NEW…

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Players at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas have seen a streak of luck this summer - including a Labor Day bet that turned $7 into more than $2 million, according to the resort. A guest who wished to remain anonymous was playing Buffalo Diamond Extreme when the grand jackpot hit in the bonus round to trigger a payout of…

Many Illinois Lottery and Powerball players had to wait a bit longer to see if they scored any winnings Thursday morning as the Illinois Lottery website was down. As of 6:30 a.m. Thursday, the following message appeared on the Illinois Lottery website: "Thank you for your patience. Our website is currently down for maintenance and will be back up…

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…

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

CHICAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - One online Lucky Day Lotto player just scored a $700000 payday. An Illinois online player matched all five numbers in Monday night's drawing. The winning numbers were: 8-10-21-36-41. The Illinois Lottery reported more than 145000 winning Lucky Day Lotto sold for the drawing, with prizes totaling more than $1 million. Winners…

An Illinois iLottery player had a lucky Labor Day weekend, winning a Lucky Day Lotto $700000 jackpot on Sept. 4's evening drawing.The winning online player matched all five numbers in Monday evening's drawing to score the $700000 prize. The winning numbers were: 8-10-21-36-41.Over the long weekend, more than 145000 winning Lucky Day Lotto tickets…

The Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc. (BUFI) is hosting a "Casino Night & Concert" 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL. "Having survived COVID-19, the fundraiser is needed to raise capital funds to maintain the 38-year-old organization," said Carolyn Day, executive director of…

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…

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. has acquired the land associated with the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Ill., from an affiliate of 815 Entertainment LLC for $100 million. At the same time it acquired the land, Gaming and Leisure Properties entered into a 99-year ground lease with 815 Entertainment. The initial annual rent for…

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…

The US gambling industry has seen tremendous expansion in recent years. There has been an increase in the number of sites opening, whether it be for sports betting or online casinos. However, it's a competitive market and Wynn Resorts have announced they will close their WynnBet sites in eight of the 12 US states in which they operate. Wynn Resorts…

When riverboat casinos first opened in Illinois in the early 1990s, the state's most powerful politicians were conspicuous by their absence. The lure of government money flowing from gamblers had proved too much to resist, but no politician wanted to be photographed dropping coins into a slot machine. There were no speeches in front of the…

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…

The Powerball jackpot continues to climb. After there was no grand prize winner from Wednesday night's drawing, the jackpot now is worth an estimated $420 million with a cash value of $202.1 million. Here's everything you need to know to play: The winning numbers from Wednesday's drawing were 4, 13, 35, 61, 69 and the Powerball was 4. The Power…

The Powerball lottery jackpot continued to climb after nobody matched all six numbers on Wednesday night. Grab your tickets and let's see if you're the game's newest millionaire. Here are the numbers for the Wednesday, Aug. 30, Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $386 million, with a cash option of $185.8 million. The winning numbers for Wednesday…

On 30 August 2023, reputable real-estate investment company Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) acquired the land designated for the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from 815 Entertainment, the Illinois-based operator of the Hard Rock-branded casino. The acquisition reportedly worth $100.0 million is complemented…

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…

Technology is developing rapidly. As it grows, some industries have been flourishing. The iGaming sector is a case in point. Online crypto gambling is witness fast growth in North America. In the US, the popularity of online casinos varies from state to state. Betting is popular in jurisdictions that permit legal iGaming. In New Jersey,…

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,…

What are the odds of any individual state legalizing mobile casinos in 2024? At the high end, probably about as good - or bad - as an expertly played shoe of blackjack. "My optimism for even the best-chance state to legalize in 2024 currently tops out at about 50 percent," said Becca Giden, the director of policy for Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, a…

While there are plenty of tribal casinos for old-timey MN players, online gambling in Minnesota is growing more popular by the day. If you don't know where to start, we feature 10 of the best Minnesota online casinos that are armed with thousands of real money slots, table games and specialties, along with some juicy bonuses. You can take advantage…

An Illinois iLottery player makes history this morning after winning the largest Fast Play jackpot ever - over $1.2 million. The lucky online player won the historic jackpot - a whopping $1248040 - playing Fast Play Twenty 20s this morning. Twenty 20s is a progressive jackpot Fast Play game. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket…

Grand Island Casino last weekend became the first in Nebraska to offer table games, making them available to patrons hours after the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission approved its request on Friday. Voters in November 2020 approved an expansion of gaming in the state that included additional table games and sports betting, all at…

ILLINOIS - The Illinois Lottery's Fast Play winning jackpot record has been broken for a third time this year, and through the same game. One iLottery player won $1248040 Monday morning by playing Twenty 20s; a progressive jackpot game which begins with a $50000 prize and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. This win…

A Michigan woman had no idea she won $2 million after she matched five white balls in the Aug. 4 Mega Million drawing. Rachel Frye, 36, of Freeland, Michigan, recently checked her Michigan Lottery account and couldn't believe it was $2 million pending. "I play Mega Millions online pretty often," said Frye. "When I woke up the morning after the…

An Illinois iLottery player has officially made history with a recent jackpot. The Illinois Lottery announced Monday that an iLottery player won the largest Fast Play jackpot ever, scoring over $1.2 million. The $1248040 win cam from the Fast Play Twenty 20s, which is a progressive jackpot game. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each…

How Old Do You Have to Be to Play Bingo in Illinois? Bingo is a popular game enjoyed by people of all ages. In Illinois, the age requirement for playing bingo varies depending on the location and the type of bingo being played. It is important to know the legal age limit before participating in any bingo games to avoid any legal consequences. In…

Before you ask'Should I play Gas station slots', let's take a quick look at exactly what they are. Gas station slot machines are just the newest in a rather long line of gambling devices that purport to be skill games or arcade machines. This includes the pinball machine, a notorious gambling device for most of the 20th century, not the benevolent…

If you love playing slot machines, here's a bit of inspiration as one Florida woman's lucky spin hit a $1.25 million jackpot at a Tampa casino. I love going to casinos. In recent years I've been doing more gambling in Las Vegas than in local casinos in Tampa, Immokalee and Miami, but there's something about spinning the reels on a slot machine that…

ILLINOIS - Thursday's Illinois Lotto jackpot will offer players a chance at the largest Lotto jackpot of the year, and the second largest in nearly five years. $21.5 million is up for grabs and all you have to do is match six numbers, selected from a total of 50. Sounds easy right? Well the odds of making the match are 1 in 15890700. It's the…

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a plan to allow up to four new casinos in rural areas of the state. They see a recently opened casino in Danville, Virginia - a few miles north of the state line - as an example of how gambling could help economically challenged communities. Caesars opened a temporary casino in Danville in May in a giant…

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…

A LUCKY man has found himself with a $1.1 million lottery jackpot in his bank account, but he didn't even buy a ticket. The anonymous lotto winner is only the third player to make over a million dollars this way. A man from Sangamon County, Illinois, has won $1.1million on the lottery without even buying a ticket. The anonymous winner hit the…

Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. Weeks after someone won the Powerball jackpot for $1.08 billion and a day after the largest Mega Millions jackpot in the history…

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,…

An Illinois Lottery player won a $1 million prize in Wednesday night's Powerball drawing on a ticket they purchased online, officials say. According to a press release, the lucky player matched all five numbers in the Wednesday Powerball, pulling numbers 10-15-21-67-69 on a ticket they purchased Officials say the prize is the fifth $1 million…

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…

With hundreds of casinos operating worldwide, it's important for US players to know the best gambling destinations within their own country. The US is home to a multitude of popular casinos and excellent venues that offer opportunities to play thrilling casino games or partake in sports betting. However, gambling laws and regulations can…

It finally happened - someone drew the winning numbers for the record-breaking Mega Millions prize, with a jackpot of $1.58 billion. While the big winner purchased their ticket at a Publix in Florida, a North Carolina player will take home $2 million after matching the five numbers plus the megaplier. The ticket was sold at a gas station in…

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,…

The Powerball lottery jackpot leaped forward once again after no one matched all six numbers on Saturday night. The Mega Millions jackpot is now the third-highest lottery prize of all time and largest Mega Millions prize ever, as Tuesday's jackpot is currently worth an estimated $1.55 billion, with a cash option of $757.2 million. Could you be…

Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favorOdds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you're more likely to land than big bucks. Weeks after the Powerball jackpot reached $1.08 billion and the winning ticket was sold, this latest jackpot has been steadily…