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Gambling News - 'Illinois'
Industry
February 19, 2025
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Slot Attendants Join Teamsters
Slot attendants at Hard Rock Casino Rockford, Forest City’s newest entertainment destination, voted by an overwhelming majority to join a local union. This week, approximately 98% of the slot attendants at the popular hotel and casino resort voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 325, the largest union in the United States and one that […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Hollywood Casino-Aurora on Track for Completion in H1 2026
Construction of the Hollywood Casino-Aurora hotel and casino resort started in November 2023. With a goal of opening in 2026, so far, the works are going within budget and as planned, a newly released report suggests. Works on PENN Entertainment’s $360M Hotel and Casino in Aurora Continue Hollywood Casino-Aurora represents the new location of the […]
Legal
January 31, 2025
Lawsuit Claims Bally’s Chicago IPO Discriminates White Men
The leading gaming and hospitality company, Bally’s Corporation, is in hot water in Illinois after a newly filed lawsuit alleges discrimination against White men for an investment opportunity. White Men Excluded from IPO Results in Lawsuit Filed with the US District Court Northern District of Illinois, the lawsuit names Bally’s Corporation and the City of […]
Casino
January 2, 2025
Bally’s Chicago Opens Investment to Women and Minority Investors
Bally’s Chicago has rolled out an investment program to boost diversity and inclusion in its $1.7 billion casino and resort project, which is now being built in River West. The company is offering investors a chance to buy a 25% stake in the project, but this opportunity is open to women and minority investors. Bally’s […]
Legal
December 11, 2024
VGT Mogul Monson Takes Illinois Gaming Board to Court
A major video gaming terminal (VGT) businessman has sued the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) for alleged constitutional violations. According to him, the board and its leadership unfairly targeted its business with its regulatory actions. Monson Said His Business Was Unfairly Targeted The lawsuit was filed by Matthew Monson, the man behind VGT companies, such as […]
Legal
November 29, 2024
Illinois Casino Shooter Convicted, Faces 60 Years in Prison
One of the men who are believed to be behind the 2017 shooting at the Casino Queen in Illinois, now known as DraftKings at Casino Queen, is facing a hefty prison sentence. Unfortunately, the other two culprits are still at large. The Man Was Arrested Two Years after the Incident The man with the initials […]

Industry
October 28, 2024
Illinois Gaming Board Suspends Objectionable NFL Markets
The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a temporary suspension on certain questionable NFL bets, as requested by the league. These Bets Undermine the Integrity of the Game, Officials Argued The NFL requested the suspension on bets on injuries, officiating assignments, penalties, fan safety and player conduct and negative outcomes, among others. The request was submitted […]

Industry
October 14, 2024
Harrah’s Casino Attacker Awaits Sentencing After Guilty Verdict
A man who violently attacked his ex-partner while staying at Harrah’s Joliet Hotel and Casino in Illinois is awaiting sentencing. The case involves a 29-year-old man identified with the initials M.J. The young man faced a range of charges stemming from a violent incident that saw him throw punches against an ex-girlfriend and threatening a […]

Industry
September 17, 2024
Illinois Gaming Board Implements New Advertising Regulations
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) put new advertising and marketing rules into action for sports betting, casino games, and video gaming at its September 12, 2024 meeting. These fresh guidelines are part of the IGB’s ongoing work to promote responsible gambling and to keep a closer eye on gaming growth across the state. IGB’s Updated […]

Casino
August 29, 2024
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opens, Transportation Firm to Serve the Property
Hard Rock Casino Rockford, the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s new property in Illinois, is celebrating its opening. At the same time, the local public transportation provider agreed to serve the casino, making it more accessible to those who don’t drive. Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opens Hard Rock Casino Rockford is Hard Rock International’s latest property. […]