Casino
December 12, 2025
Boyd Gaming Submits Riverboat Casino Proposal in Illinois
Boyd Gaming is planning to replace its riverboat casino in East Peoria, Illinois, with a new facility. The casino operator’s plans are to move the casino inland while still keeping it aligned with the local definition of a riverboat casino. Boyd Plans New Riverboat Casino For context, Boyd Gaming currently operates the Par-A-Dice Casino, which […]
Casino
December 4, 2025
United Auto Workers Back Hard Rock Casino Rockford Employees Seeking to Unionize
On Tuesday, the United Auto Workers joined a Hard Rock Casino Rockford employee picket line in a show of support as dozens of workers are looking to join the union and are expecting a decision. Unions Work to Strengthen Their Pay Benefits, Collective Bargaining The UAW has argued that Hard Rock Casino employees needed a […]
Casino
December 3, 2025
Illinois “Bounty Hunter” Challenges Operators in Unusual Gambling Lawsuit
A new federal case in Illinois is attracting attention for its unusual legal challenge and eccentric plaintiff. Mark T. Lavery, an Illinois resident who has spent years challenging what he sees as illegal gambling schemes, has filed a lawsuit that claims modern online wagering violates legal theory tied to an antiquated English law. The Law […]
Industry
November 14, 2025
Illinois’ Per-Wager Tax Is Reshaping the State’s Betting Landscape
Illinois’ decision to implement a per-wager tax is starting to reshape how residents place their bets, with most sports wagering operators implementing measures to cope with the change. The tax change, approved in June, added a fee of $0.25 on the first 20 million online wagers placed in a fiscal year and $0.50 to every […]
Lottery
November 6, 2025
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1M from Holiday Scratcher
A player from Illinois is preparing to celebrate the holidays of their life after winning a $1 million top prize from a festive scratch-off game. The winner promised to share the money with their mom. A Huge Prize, Just in Time for the Festivities According to the Illinois Lottery’s official announcement, the player won the […]
Sports
November 4, 2025
Decatur Edges Closer to Hosting Big Racino Project
A plan to build a massive horse racing track and casino in Decatur is picking up steam following recent approval in the Illinois Senate. The proposal, which merges a harness racing track with a complete gaming venue, might transform the area’s entertainment scene and give a big lift to the local economy. Privately Funded Racino […]
Casino
October 31, 2025
Illinois Gambling Businessman Faces Civil Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault
An Illinois entrepreneur with investments in gambling and cannabis now has to deal with a civil lawsuit. A woman claims he raped her two decades ago when they were both teenagers. Court Filing Alleges Illinois Business Owner Assaulted 15-Year-Old Court records reveal that lawyers for the woman known as “Jane Doe,” submitted the lawsuit to […]
Casino
October 29, 2025
Illinois Lawmakers Want to Ban Credit Cards for Gambling
Gambling on credit has long been a frowned-upon practice, prompting most developed gambling markets to ban it altogether. In the United Kingdom, a restriction has been around for several years, as has in the Netherlands and Belgium, among other key jurisdictions. Now, Reps. Curtis Tarver and Marti Deuter have pitched HB 4149 in Illinois, outlining […]
Lottery
October 23, 2025
Illinois Ticket Wins $3M from Mega Millions, Jackpot Goes Unclaimed
A player in Illinois has struck gold after matching all Mega Millions numbers with the exception of the Mega Ball. While the lucky individual narrowly missed the big prize, they will still take home some $3 million. The Store Is Looking Forward to Learning Who the Winner Is According to Mega Millions’ official website, the […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
Chicago Mayor Seemingly Supports the Idea of Gambling Machines in O’Hare Airport
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office is reportedly considering installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. This is an unexpected proposal coming as part of a broader effort to address a $1.15 billion budget deficit, with gambling reforms among the potential revenue-generating measures. Chicago Mayor’s Office Goes Out With New Stance Firstly, we should […]
