Industry
January 26, 2023
Casinos in Illinois Enjoy Strong Results in December and 2022
The gambling regulator in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), has announced the revenue results for casinos and video gaming terminals (VGTs) for December. Although the regulator released the data regarding VGTs and casino operators, a report for the sports wagering revenue in December is yet to be released. Judging by those figures, licensed casino […]
Business
January 6, 2023
New Report Confirms Waukegan Casino Plan Gains Traction
The process related to the new casino location in Waukegan is lengthy. Yet, a new report reveals that the operator secured important approvals which help clear the path and may enable Full House Resorts to start the building process this year. Full House Resorts Secures Approvals in Waukegan Earlier this week, the City Council approved […]
Industry
January 6, 2023
Illinois May Consider Online Gambling, Says New Report
Unlike brick-and-mortar gambling, where visitors need to drive up to a specific location, online activities are much easier to access. Convenience: this is one of the prime reasons why online and mobile sports betting has been gaining traction across more states and why online gambling activities may have a similar fate. Popularity of Online Gambling […]
Casino
December 29, 2022
Rivers Casino in Des Plaines Tips Police about Cheating Gambler
The Des Plaines Police Department said that the case dated back to last Friday when the 3000 South River Board in Des Plaines casino filed a complaint against the suspect and called police, following up on an earlier accident involving a man in his 30s. Cheat Returns for Seconds – Gets Justice Served Instead Officers […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
Allwyn Enters the US Market via Camelot LS Group Acquisition
Allwyn, the winner of the Fourth UK National Lottery bid, and the owner of the current UK National Lottery operator, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, announced an agreement for the acquisition of Camelot Lottery Solutions group of companies for an undisclosed fee. Expanding Operations into the US The acquisition of Chicago-based Camelot LS Group allows Allwyn […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Illinois Addresses Problem Gambling Rates Through New Campaign
The Illinois Department of Human Services has launched a new campaign under the tagline of “Are You Really Winning?” aimed at addressing the fallacy that gambling can make you rich and looking at problem gambling as a mental and public health issue. The campaign is aimed at addressing the issue and raising awareness about problem […]
Industry
December 9, 2022
Illinois Sportsbooks Enjoy Strong October with $1bn Handle
October was a strong month for sportsbooks in Illinois, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state, the Illinois Gaming Board. The Board’s latest report reveals that legal sportsbook operators reported $102 million in revenue after seeing a staggering $1 billion in betting handle for October. Betting Handle Surpasses $1 Billion in […]
Casino
October 24, 2022
Caesars Coughs Up $4M for Renovation at Grand Victoria Casino
Caesars Entertainment is going to invest another $4 million to improve its Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, III., and introduce a number of amenities and gaming facilities. Among the planned improvements is an overhaul of the sportsbook along with a new poker room that will host the World Series of Poker events and regular competitions. […]
Casino
October 18, 2022
Bally’s Chicago Project Establishes Project Labor Agreement
Bally’s Corporation has announced a new Multi-Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council (CCBT) the company revealed in a press statement. The agreement also covers the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department, and this new agreement has been signed in relation to the construction of the Bally’s […]
Industry
October 10, 2022
GLPI Bets on PENN’s Growth, Signs New Master Lease Agreement
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) signed a new master lease agreement with PENN Entertainment covering seven of the casino operator’s gaming properties and offering an opportunity for the real estate investment trust (REIT) to benefit from PENN’s long-term growth. New Master Lease and Funding GLPI and PENN also agreed to a funding mechanism that […]
