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Gambling News - 'Illinois'
Legal
March 25, 2025
Illinois Judge Sentences Casino Queen Robber to 49 Years in Jail
One of the men responsible for a deadly shooting at а casino in Illinois has been sentenced to almost half a century in prison. Local officials were satisfied with the sentence, saying that it shows severe crime will not be tolerated. Robber Trio Struck Casino Queen Back in September 2017, three armed men entered the […]
Industry
March 18, 2025
State Rep. Gonzales: “Illinois Is Gambling With Its Financial Future”
Last month, Illinois lawmakers made a new attempt to give the green light to online gambling as a means of further growing the market following the legalization of sports betting five years ago. Then, State Representative Edgar Gonzalez and Senator Cristina Castro submitted House Bill 3080 and Senate Bill 1963, hoping to allow licensees to […]
Business
March 17, 2025
Bet365 Forays into Tennessee and Illinois
Bet365, a leader in sports betting, has expanded its US presence by launching in two new markets. The company’s products are now available to players in the states of Illinois and Tennessee, providing locals with exciting wagering opportunities. Bet365 Enters Tennessee Bet365 announced that it will function as an independent operator in Tennessee. The Volunteer […]
Legal
February 21, 2025
Court of Appeals Sides with Waukegan Casino Development in Illinois
Late in January, the Illinois Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe that stalled the efforts of a permanent Waukegan casino. While Full House Results holds a casino license in the state and has been operating its temporary American Place casino in Waukegan for two years, the company’s efforts to […]

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 […]