Lottery
May 22, 2026
Woman in Western Illinois Clinches $1M Powerball Jackpot
Illinois is joining the ranks of states to have recently minted a seven-figure jackpot winner, with one Diana of Carman, scooping a $1-million prize from the Powerball in the Prairie State. Missing the Powerball Jackpot – That’s Alright, a $1M Win Still Counts The winner, who posted for the customary photo-op, holding the winning ticket, […]
Business
May 19, 2026
DraftKings Shutters Wrigley Field Sportsbook Due to Tax Pressures
DraftKings has pulled the curtain on its Wrigley Field sportsbook in Chicago, Illinois, citing tax pressures as one of the chief reasons for the decision. The sudden announcement revealed May 31 as the sportsbook’s final day. Wrigley Field Sportsbook Closes After Offering Betting for Two Years As its name suggests, the Wrigley Field sportsbook is […]
Industry
April 28, 2026
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Gets License Renewal from Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) voted on April 23 to extend Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating license for four years, with the renewal applied retroactively to January 2026. Hard Rock Casino Rockford License Approved for Another 4 Years At the meeting last week, Hard Rock Casino Rockford presented its case to support the renewal of […]
Prediction Markets
April 22, 2026
Illinois Tightens Ethics Rules on Prediction Markets
Illinois has moved to reinforce ethical standards across state government, with Governor JB Pritzker introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing potential abuses tied to the fast-growing prediction market industry. New Order Bars State Workers from Betting with Inside Information The measure, enacted through an executive order on April 21, expands existing rules by explicitly banning […]
Industry
April 17, 2026
Former Chicago Mayor Proposes 10% Tax on Online Gambling to Fund Education
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has proposed a new 10% tax on online gambling and prediction markets to help finance research in areas where the United States is competing with China. Ex-Chicago Mayor Proposes Tax on Online Gambling The former Illinois representative, White House chief of staff, and US ambassador to Japan’s proposal would impose […]
Lottery
April 9, 2026
Player Wins $1M Using Same Lottery Numbers Her Mom Used to Win $6.4M
One Southern Illinois Lottery player managed to win a seven-figure prize, with the event publicized earlier this week, after participating in the online Lotto back in March. The upshot was $1,000,005 prize, turning the woman into an instant millionaire. Woman Used Her Mom’s $6.4M Jackpot Numbers to Win the Lottery Years Later But, there is […]
Lottery
March 19, 2026
Illinois $536M Mega Millions Winner Claims His Prize
The Illinois Lottery can call off the search party, as the winner of the $536-million Mega Millions jackpot has officially come forward to claim their prize, opting to stay anonymous but still posing for the customary photo-op with the outsized check. Winner of Illinois First Mega Millions Jackpot in 2026 Steps Forward The woman, who […]
Lottery
March 13, 2026
Another $1M Lottery Win in the Wake of $536M Mega Millions Jackpot
The Powerball game in Illinois produced another winner on Wednesday, March 11, with the Illinois Lottery announcing that another $1,000,000 jackpot has been secured. According to the lottery, a single ticket holder is now eligible to claim the winnings, with the numbers that have won listed as 3, 6, 55, 58, and 63. The ticket […]
Lottery
March 11, 2026
Illinois Player Becomes $533M Richer as First Mega Millions Jackpot of 2026 Lands
The Mega Millions jackpot has finally been won after a player in Illinois matched all numbers for the Tuesday drawing, winning a staggering $533 million. This is notably the first Mega Millions jackpot for 2026. The First Mega Millions Jackpot for 2026 Is Here After eluding players for more than three months, the Mega Millions […]
Prediction Markets
March 6, 2026
Illinois Moves to Rein In Prediction Markets with Strict New Bill
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would give the state significant control over prediction markets. This move could mark one of the most ambitious efforts by a US state to regulate the fast-growing sector. If the bill moves forward, it could lead to challenges from the CFTC and platforms like Kalshi, which contend that […]