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Casino
June 26, 2020
Illinois Casinos to Restart on Wednesday, July 1
After three months of suspended operations, casinos in Illinois will have a chance to go back to normal. Casinos and video gambling machine venues will be reopening on Wednesday, July 1. Illinois Governor Gives Go-Ahead for Casino Restart Illinois is making a return towards normality with casinos reopening next week following a three-month shutdown. On […]
Business
June 21, 2020
Illinois Casino Operators Hope to Restart Business on June 26
Casino operators in Illinois may be allowed to reopen on June 26. This date marks the state’s Phase 4 of the reopening plan for businesses. Similar to other states, operators will have to follow social distancing and health and safety protocols. Illinois Gaming Board Says Casinos May Reopen on June 26 The gambling and gaming […]
Legal
June 6, 2020
Illinois Mobile Registration and Betting Become a Reality
In light of declining revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order on Thursday, overhauling existing legislation and granting casinos and racetracks the ability to apply for a mobile license and enable patrons to register and place bets from home. Illinois Receives a Big Mobile Sports Betting Boost Illinois may have just got an […]
Legal
May 25, 2020
Lawmakers in Illinois Approved $40 Billion Budget Following Sunday’s Session
Illinois lawmakers have passed an emergency budget, taking into account the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the state’s economy. Lawmakers Pass a $40 Billion State Budget Following a late Saturday night – early Sunday morning vote, lawmakers in Illinois passed a $40 billion state budget. Keeping in mind the budget gap that was created by […]
Casino
April 1, 2020
Arkansas, Illinois Extend Casino Closure Amid Worsening Covid-19 Situation
As the coronavirus /Covid-19/ outbreak gathers pace in the US, several states including Arkansas and Illinois have extended casino closure beyond the initial date. In Arkansas, temporary shutdown of land-based gaming facilities will continue throughout April, while in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board extended the closure of state casinos to April 8. Arkansas New Date […]
Legal
February 24, 2020
Local “Push Tax” On Video Gambling Pushed The Wrong Button
An approval of a local tax in Oak Lawn village, Illinois, that was made last fall and went into force in January created a scramble between state and local governments for the proceeds from the video gambling machines that are wide spread across the town. Bigger Piece Of The Pie Last year, the 200 slot […]
Sports
February 18, 2020
Illinois Sports Betting to Launch in Time for March Madness
March Madness is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year and the hype around the tournament series has only grown with the rapid growth of sports betting in the United States. One of the states where the residents are about to get in on sports betting is Illinois and they can expect […]
Legal
January 27, 2020
Illinois Publishes Phase II of Sports Betting Regulations
The State of Illinois is close to catching up to Indiana and Iowa and launch its own sports wagering industry after the state’s Gaming Board approved Phase II of the process. Illinois’ Gaming Board Moves to Phase II of Sports Wagering Plans Illinois is closing in on legalizing its sports betting industry with the state […]