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Industry
October 16, 2025
IGT’s Flagship Games Paid Out $6M in Jackpots in September
IGT, a global leader in gaming, announced that its top games, Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks, have paid out more than $6 million in jackpots in September alone. This announcement comes as IGT prepares to launch Wheel of Fortune in Illinois’ VLT market. IGT Minted Two More Millionaires According to IGT, its Wheel of Fortune […]
Lottery
October 3, 2025
Father Wins $550K, Decides to Help His Five Kids Thrive
Imagine the joy on the man’s face when he found out that he would be able to provide for his family. Matthew of Crystal Lake, who withheld his full name but was happy to post for a photo-op with the Illinois Lottery, had more to add. Father of Five Happy to Ensure His Kids’ Future […]
Lottery
September 25, 2025
Illinois Lottery Player Cried as They Won $14.6M Lotto Jackpot
A lucky player from Illinois has bagged the largest jackpot from the Illinois Lotto game for the year. In an interview with the Illinois Lottery, the winner said that they were so moved that they cried. The Biggest Illinois Lotto Jackpot for 2025 The winner, who preferred to remain anonymous, was referred to by the […]
Sports
September 25, 2025
Chicago Considers Online Sports Betting Tax Despite Industry Opposition
Chicago’s financial team has put forward an idea to tax online sports bets. This could bring in millions to help the city’s tight budget. However, the sports betting world is not happy about it and is pushing back already. Proposal for Chicago Per-Bet Levy Raises Fears of Higher Costs for Bettors The Financial Future Task […]
Industry
September 3, 2025
Illinois Bettors See New Fees as Sportsbooks React to Tax Law
Sports gamblers in Illinois are noticing extra charges and bet minimums this month. Changes that betting companies are making because of the state’s debated per-bet tax are taking effect. The rule was introduced on July 1. It makes sportsbooks pay $0.25s for each of their first 20 million bets every year. After that, they pay […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
Criminal Boss “Fat Mike” Denied Compassionate Release from Prison
Michael “Fat Mike” Sarno, known for his Cicero Street Crew, a Chicago-based criminal enterprise, has sought early release from prison, where he is serving a 25-year sentence. The reason? His worsened health and the fact that he no longer seeks to act on his criminal impulses, and wants to be set free and return to […]
Sports
August 29, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Blasts Illinois’ Dysfunctional Tax
Now, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a trade group, has openly and severely criticized the measure of imposing a mandatory $0.25 per bet on the first 20 million bets, and $0.50 on anything after that. This measure is set to prove not only highly unpopular, but also undermine the market’s competitiveness, the SBA has said […]
Sports
August 21, 2025
Penn Entertainment Secures Major Deal with Chicago Bears
Penn Entertainment, a leading casino and hospitality company in the US, has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bears, a professional football team. The agreement comes just in time for the new NFL season. A Multi-Faceted Agreement According to the announcement, Penn’s ESPN BET Sportsbook will become an official sports betting partner of […]
Sports
August 18, 2025
ESPN Bet Increases Illinois Betting Minimum Due to New Tax on Each Wager
People who bet on sports in Illinois now have to put down at least $1 when they use ESPN Bet. This change happened because the state started taxing each bet. ESPN Bet made this switch on August 8, joining other betting companies that have changed their rules to deal with the extra costs. Illinois’ New […]
Lottery
August 12, 2025
Quad 4s in Illinois Pick 4 Game Result in $6.9M Payout to Thousands
Illinois Lottery players got incredibly lucky last week when the Pick 4 evening draw on August 6 showed the numbers 4-4-4-4, with a Fireball number of 2. This uncommon outcome led to more than $6.9 million in total prizes for almost 3,200 ticket holders throughout the state. Unusual Pick 4 Draw Leads to Wins for […]
