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Industry
March 15, 2024
Young Man Arrested for Leaving Children Unattended at Illinois Casino
In many US states, leaving a child unattended is considered neglect. Punishments for such offenses vary from one state to the other. In Illinois for example, neglect of a minor is considered if any person under the age of 14 years old is left without supervision for an “unreasonable period of time without regard for […]
Casino
March 11, 2024
Illinois Group Accused of Defrauding Wind Creek Casino in Baccarat Scam
A group of four individuals from Illinois is facing charges in connection with a sophisticated baccarat scam that reportedly swindled the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of a staggering $300,000. The alleged scheme, involving six individuals in total, unfolded in the early hours of March 13, culminating in the detention of the four accused parties. […]
Casino
March 6, 2024
Evanston Greenlights Video Gaming in Restaurants
In a move that signals a significant departure from tradition, Evanston Human Services Committee voted to greenlight the installation of video gaming terminals in up to nine local restaurants with liquor licenses. This decision, overturning a longstanding ban on such devices, has stirred controversy within the community. Universal Gaming Group Proposal Sparks Debate in Evanston […]
Industry
February 22, 2024
Proposed Budget in Illinois Seeks to Increase the State’s Betting Tax
Illinois was among the US states that legalized sports betting one year after PASPA was struck down. With the activity legalized in the summer of 2019, the state officially launched its retail market in March 2020, followed by a mobile betting market launch in June of the same year. Currently, the state imposes a 15% […]
Industry
January 8, 2024
Illinois Mayor Who Hired Child Rapist Allegedly Misuses Taxpayer Money for Vegas Trips
Tiffany Henyard, the controversial mayor of Dolton, Illinois, has been accused of misusing taxpayer money to fund, among other things, a trip to Las Vegas. While it is not certain whether she gambled or not, Henyard continues to attract people’s hostility through her actions. Dolton is a small town of roughly 22,000 people in the […]
Casino
December 21, 2023
Illinois Regulator Allows Bally’s Chicago to Transition to 24/7 Schedule
Bally’s Chicago will soon expand to a 24/7 operation, allowing it to capitalize on the growing demand for gambling in the USA. The property successfully received the approval needed to expand its operation by 4 more hours and will service clients all day long starting December 27. Bally’s Chicago was previously limited to only operating […]
Casino
December 4, 2023
Bally’s Faces Dual Investigations Over Chicago Casino License Acquisition
Bally’s, the Rhode Island-based gambling company, finds itself in the crosshairs of federal and local authorities over the acquisition of the highly sought-after Chicago casino license. The processes leading to Bally’s securing the license have triggered simultaneous investigations by both the US attorney’s office and Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg. Unsuccessful Bidders Trigger Federal Inquiry […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Illinois: Harrah’s Casino Patron Arrested for Aggravated DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense punishable by law across the United States. It involves the operation or control of vehicles by individuals who are under the influence of narcotics or alcohol, substances that impair their abilities. Depending on the state, DUI is punishable by fines, revocation of driver’s license, imprisonment and/or […]
Casino
November 27, 2023
PENN Entertainment to Celebrate Construction of New Columbus Hotel
PENN Entertainment announced its plans to hold a “groundbreaking ceremony” that will celebrate the start of the construction of a new hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus. The ceremony is set to take place tomorrow, November 28. Starting at 1 am ET, the ceremony will highlight PENN Entertainment’s excitement about the construction of the state-of-the-art property. […]
Lottery
November 1, 2023
Chicago Player Wins $1.2M Playing Lucky Day Lotto
A lucky Chicago person has won $1.2 million after matching all five Lucky Day Lotto numbers. As of the time of this writing, the player has yet to claim their prize. The winning ticket was sold at a Jewel Osco store in the Lake View community area on October 27. The player in question correctly […]
