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Gambling News - 'Illinois'
Legal
April 9, 2025
Stake.us Hit with Class Action Lawsuit in Illinois
Stake.us, a gaming platform that uses a sweepstakes-style model, now faces legal challenges. An Illinois resident, Brayden Urdan, has filed a class action lawsuit in federal court. The lawsuit claims that Stake.us runs an illegal online casino while pretending to be a casual gaming site. Stake.us Accused of Masking Real-Money Bets with “Gold Coins” Edelson […]
Industry
April 8, 2025
Illinois Senate Backs Bill to Label Gambling as Addiction
Illinois lawmakers are working hard to give problem gambling the same level of attention and treatment resources as addictions triggered by drug and alcohol abuse. A new bill aims to officially recognize compulsive gambling as a substance abuse disorder under state law. The critical move could unlock more funding and support for those struggling. Escalating […]
Industry
April 3, 2025
Illinois Cracks Down on Prediction Markets Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com
Illinois has joined other states in taking action against prediction market platforms. It has issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) decided these companies were helping illegal sports betting operations without the needed licenses. Illinois Takes Action Against Unlicensed Sports Betting on Prediction Platforms The regulators claimed these platforms […]

Business
April 1, 2025
Bally’s Gets New Rating Blow Because of Chicago Project
Bally’s Corporation is facing yet another financial setback as a leading Wall Street ratings agency has downgraded its credit once more. Award-winning provider of “credit ratings, commentary, and research,” Fitch Ratings, announced it dropped Bally’s rating from “B” to “B-” due to “execution risk in the development of the Chicago projects,” along with a series […]
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 […]