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April 23, 2024
Ex-Athlete Gets 2 Years in Prison for Running Illegal Betting
Michael Frontier, a former MMA fighter who became an illegal bookmaker, has been sentenced to two years in prison despite his claims that he is now a changed man, The Chicago Tribune reported. According to the lawsuit, the former athlete’s unlicensed gambling operation also had links with local Mafia groups. The 39-year-old, whose LinkedIn page […]
Industry
March 13, 2024
Judge Halts Trial against Chicago Sweepstakes Machine Company Owner
A lawsuit filed against the owner of a Chicago sweepstakes machine company, who faces accusations of an alleged loan extortion scheme, recently hit a snag after a witness in the trial mentioned organized crime, the Chicago Tribune reports. The case involves two Addison residents, Gene “Gino” Cassano, 55, as well as Gioacchino “Jack” Galione, 47. […]
Casino
December 21, 2023
Illinois Regulator Allows Bally’s Chicago to Transition to 24/7 Schedule
Bally’s Chicago will soon expand to a 24/7 operation, allowing it to capitalize on the growing demand for gambling in the USA. The property successfully received the approval needed to expand its operation by 4 more hours and will service clients all day long starting December 27. Bally’s Chicago was previously limited to only operating […]
Casino
December 4, 2023
Bally’s Faces Dual Investigations Over Chicago Casino License Acquisition
Bally’s, the Rhode Island-based gambling company, finds itself in the crosshairs of federal and local authorities over the acquisition of the highly sought-after Chicago casino license. The processes leading to Bally’s securing the license have triggered simultaneous investigations by both the US attorney’s office and Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg. Unsuccessful Bidders Trigger Federal Inquiry […]
Lottery
November 1, 2023
Chicago Player Wins $1.2M Playing Lucky Day Lotto
A lucky Chicago person has won $1.2 million after matching all five Lucky Day Lotto numbers. As of the time of this writing, the player has yet to claim their prize. The winning ticket was sold at a Jewel Osco store in the Lake View community area on October 27. The player in question correctly […]
Casino
October 9, 2023
Bally’s Chicago Casino Sees Strong Start, Aims for Long-Term Success
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 80,000 visitors and generated approximately $6.7 million in revenue, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Bally’s Chicago Emerges as […]
Casino
May 12, 2023
Bally’s Receives Approval for Chicago Casino Project
Bally’s Corporation, the global casino-entertainment company, confirmed Thursday it secured a major approval for its Bally’s Chicago Casino project. The company revealed that the project was greenlighted by the Chicago Department of Planning and Urban Development earlier this week. This approval marked a milestone moment for the project as Bally’s now solidifies its plans to […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
PENN Entertainment’s Barstool Sports Opens Second Location in Chicago
In mid-February, PENN Entertainment announced it finished the acquisition of Barstool Sports, Inc. after previously acquiring a 36% stake in the company three years ago. The remaining interest in the media brand specialized in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle was acquired for around $388 million. Now, Barstool Sports has announced it leased a new office space […]
Casino
January 2, 2023
Checks Belonging to Rivers Casino Des Plaines Workers Stolen
Rivers Casino Des Plaines is a leading gaming location in Chicago, Illinois. The venue offers popular table games as well as plenty of slots. Just before the Holidays, some Rivers Casino’s employees were surprised unpleasantly after their paychecks were stolen, the Daily Herald revealed. Rivers Casino Employees’ Checks Stolen What’s known so far is that […]
Casino
December 15, 2022
Bally’s Obtains City Council Vote, Gets One Stop Closer to Flagship Casino
NYSE-listed, global casino entertainment company Bally’s Corporation has scored a big victory in its endeavor to see its new flagship casino rise in Chicago. The City Council offered a favorable vote to an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426 which would give the green light for zoning for the building of Bally’s $1.7 billion Chicago […]