Casino
October 24, 2022
Caesars Coughs Up $4M for Renovation at Grand Victoria Casino
Caesars Entertainment is going to invest another $4 million to improve its Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, III., and introduce a number of amenities and gaming facilities. Among the planned improvements is an overhaul of the sportsbook along with a new poker room that will host the World Series of Poker events and regular competitions. […]
Casino
October 18, 2022
Bally’s Chicago Project Establishes Project Labor Agreement
Bally’s Corporation has announced a new Multi-Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council (CCBT) the company revealed in a press statement. The agreement also covers the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department, and this new agreement has been signed in relation to the construction of the Bally’s […]
Industry
October 10, 2022
GLPI Bets on PENN’s Growth, Signs New Master Lease Agreement
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) signed a new master lease agreement with PENN Entertainment covering seven of the casino operator’s gaming properties and offering an opportunity for the real estate investment trust (REIT) to benefit from PENN’s long-term growth. New Master Lease and Funding GLPI and PENN also agreed to a funding mechanism that […]
Industry
September 30, 2022
Hard Rock International Funds Rockford Promise
Hard Rock International, a British-based multinational chain of restaurants, resorts and casinos, is currently building a new casino in Rockford, Illinois. Although the new project is yet to be completed, Hard Rock is already doing its best to benefit the local community. Hard Rock Supports the Rockford Promise Hard Rock announced that it would be […]
Sports
September 30, 2022
Tekkorp Digital Remains Only Applicant in Illinois Sportsbook Licensing Bid
The attempt of the state of Illinois to bring in more players to its online sports betting market may fail as the last of four applicants could be dropping out of the license application process. Tekkorp Digital Remains the Only Bidder for Online-Only Sports Wagering Licenses in Illinois The Chicago Tribune reported that the Illinois […]
Lottery
August 30, 2022
$1.34B Mega Millions Jackpot in Illinois Remains Unclaimed
There is a slight chance that, if you bought a lottery ticket in Illinois a little over a month ago, you may have won the staggering $1.34-billion jackpot which was won in July but has still not been claimed. Of course, this would not be the first time a ticket winner has skipped claiming a […]
Legal
August 26, 2022
Police Nabs Four Who Stole $400K from Gambling Machines
Four individuals are facing charges over their alleged participation in a statewide video gaming burglary ring. Alleged Burglary Ring Members Face Charges in Illinois On Thursday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul released details regarding the recent arrests of three individuals believed to be involved in a burglary ring that operated in multiple Illinois counties. The […]
Lottery
August 1, 2022
Staggering $1.34BN Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois
Late last week, one lucky ticket-holder from Illinois won the Mega Millions jackpot. The person won $1.337 billion, which is the second-highest jackpot in the history of Mega Millions. Second-Largest Mega Millions Jackpot Won in Illinois The lucky winner managed to match all six numbers for the Mega Millions drawing on July 29. The winning […]
Industry
June 17, 2022
Illinois: 10% of Adults are Problem Gamblers or At-Risk
Illinois is wary of the growing gambling harm rates among its citizens. To track the severity of the problem, the Illinois Department of Human Services recently conducted a survey on problem gambling in the state. The move follows recent legislation that expanded the accessibility of gambling in Illinois. This Thursday, the Department officially released the […]
Casino
June 8, 2022
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino Development Broke Ground
Wind Creek Hospitality, the business arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, announced on Tuesday construction works on its new gaming property in Illinois began last week. Legacy of Building Communities Wind Creek Chicago Southland, a casino property project spanning over 70,000 square feet and set to feature a 252-room luxury hotel, 1,350 slot […]
