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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. […]
Industry
August 22, 2024
Woman Steals $1.5M Worth of Chicken Wings, Goes to Prison
Problem gambling can often push people into different crimes. From theft, fraud or forgery, some gamblers may even resort to violent crimes in order to obtain funds to fuel their unhealthy habit. In one recent criminal case, a 68-year-old woman was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison over stealing food products with a value […]
Industry
August 19, 2024
Dolton’s Mayor Henyard Faces Backlash over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Money
The mayor of a small town in Illinois is in hot water amid allegations of lavish spending of taxpayer money. The peculiar case involves Tiffany Henyard, the Mayor of Dolton, who fell under scrutiny after reportedly failing to provide financial reports. The accusations against the Mayor resulted in the halt of payments from the Illinois […]
Casino
August 14, 2024
Hard Rock Closes Temporary Rockford Casino Ahead of Permanent Venue Opening
During the construction of the Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s permanent casino location, Hard Rock operated in Rockford, Illinois, from a temporary location on 610 N. Bell School Road. Ahead of the opening of the permanent casino, the leading gaming and entertainment company confirmed the closure of the temporary location. The temporary venue closed its doors […]
Industry
August 13, 2024
Illinois Gambling Helpline Calls Doubled in Size in 2023
In the context of Illinois’ gambling industry constantly growing and reshaping due to sports betting exploding, new casinos opening frequently, and slot machines taking over, the current rise in the number of problem gamblers should not come as a surprise. According to recent data, Prairie State gamblers and their families are getting in touch with […]
Casino
July 30, 2024
Harrah’s Joliet Casino Employees Rescue Man Wounded in Shooting
Early Monday morning, a 37-year-old man got shot near a downtown Joliet parking deck. He then went to Harrah’s Joliet Casino where employees acted fast and helped him in a way that may have saved his life. Sergeant Praises Response of Casino Staff After Shooting Incident Near Courthouse The event happened around 5 a.m. when […]
Lottery
July 17, 2024
Illinois Lottery Player Wins $2M from Powerball
A lucky Illinois Lottery player has won a huge prize playing Powerball after purchasing a ticket during their grocery trip. The player quickly came to appreciate the spontaneous to their groceries as the ticket won a whopping $2 million. The lucky winner matched all five numbers for the July 13 drawing, which would have netted […]
