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Industry
June 4, 2024
Chicago Man Employed by Sweepstakes Operator Sentenced to Federal Prison
A man from Chicago, Illinois, who was employed as a salesperson for an electronic sweepstakes kiosk operator, was recently sentenced to a year in federal prison over tax evasion. The case involves a 32-year-old male with the initials N.D., from Des Plaines, Illinois, who previously filed lawsuits against women from a Facebook group called “Are […]
Sports
June 3, 2024
Illinois Governor Sure Sportsbooks Will Stay in Illinois Despite Tax Hike
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker does not think companies like FanDuel and DraftKings will leave the state after a major tax increase. FanDuel and DraftKings Reconsider Illinois Operations Amid Proposed Tax Hike FanDuel and DraftKings, which combined reached $729 million in revenue generated from Illinois bettors last year, are now reconsidering their investments and operations in […]
Lottery
May 30, 2024
IL’s Ultimate Diamond Jackpot Reaches the Unprecedented $1.6M
Illinois Lottery fans should be looking out for the largest Fast Play jackpot ever. The progressive jackpot for the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game has hit the unprecedented sum of $1.6 million, promising to turn its eventual winner into a millionaire. For context, the top Ultimate Diamond Jackpot prize starts at $75,000 and continues to grow […]
Casino
May 30, 2024
Illinois iGaming Legislation Stalls as Session Ends
As the Illinois legislative session came to a close last week, efforts to legalize online casinos in the state encountered another setback. Two significant proposals — House Bill 2239, presented by State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., and Senate Bill 1565, sponsored by State Sen. Cristina Castro — were unable to progress beyond the committee stage, […]
Lottery
May 15, 2024
Anonymous Illinois Man Scoops up $4.1M Jackpot
The Illinois Lottery has handed a $4.1 million jackpot to a lucky local player. This is notably the third-largest prize that the lottery in the Prairie State has handed this year. The winning ticket was purchased at the BP gas station in McCook, around 14 miles south of Chicago. As the venue that sold the […]
Casino
May 15, 2024
Lucky Four Winds Gambler Turns $5 Bet into $500K Jackpot
A gambler from Schaumburg, Illinois, was visiting the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo for a few bets. The guest, who chose to remain anonymous, however, did not expect to return home 536,614-dollar-richer. According to the operator, the Illinois gambler was playing a Dollar Storm Wild Ninja slot machine at the casino on April 28 […]
Sports
May 8, 2024
Sports Betting Giants Unite as SBA Fights Illinois Tax Hike Proposal
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a consortium of some of the biggest sports betting operators in Illinois, including BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel, has opposed a major tax hike proposal in the state filed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The bill aims to increase taxation on sports betting from 15% to 35% SBA Campaign Spurs 25,000 […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Illinois’ iGaming Bills Are Yet to Gain Traction
The Illinois legislative session has failed to advance the state’s iGaming efforts so far but not all hope is lost. With three weeks left in the session, there is still time for HB2239 to make progress. Sponsored by Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, the bill seeks to legalize online casino gaming and allow the state to capitalize […]
Business
May 2, 2024
Bally’s to Open Chicago Casino on Time, Doesn’t Plan to Rush Tropicana’s Redevelopment
Bally’s Corporation, which just posted its Q1 results, commented on its plans for the future. According to the company, its permanent Chicago casino should welcome its first guests by Q3 2026, despite the struggles. In the meantime, Bally’s will not rush the redevelopment of the Tropicana site. The gambling company addressed these issues during its […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Illinois Gaming Board Takes Regulatory Actions in April Meeting
The gambling regulator in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), held its monthly regularly scheduled meeting, addressing a number of issues and taking regulatory action. The latest meeting was organized last week, and the Board confirmed a number of regulatory actions. Focusing on video gaming, the gambling regulator approved licenses for three terminal operators, one […]
