Supplanting the Freedom Center with the planned $1.7 billion gambling palace remains a high priority for Bally’s and the city ...

The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled Friday in Springfield a 2021 lawsuit by Waukegan Potawatomi Casino challenging the license issued to Full House by the Illinois Gaming Board was ...

A tribally-owned casino operator cannot apply for a gaming license in Illinois because a state circuit court’s dismissal of Potawatomi Casino’s complaint for lack of standing was proper, a federal ...

Nov. 18, 2024: Illinois set a new monthly sports betting revenue high, as the Illinois Gaming Board reported a September handle of $1.31 billion, up 21.3% year-over-year and 50% month-over-month.

Illinois has 48,000 licensed video slot machines in more than 8,600 businesses. The Illinois Gaming Board said the program generated more than $1 billion in tax revenues for state and local ...

Requirements to Become a Legal Sports Betting Site in Illinois The Illinois Gaming Board allows 23 Master Licenses, which means sportsbooks can partner with retail locations. For new sportsbooks ...

The Illinois Gaming Board regulates the Illinois sports betting industry, performing regular audits on Illinois sports betting apps and online sportsbooks to confirm fair play practices remain in ...

According to the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), the state’s sports betting market experienced remarkable growth in 2024. When the National Football League (NFL) regular season began in September, ...

Illinois was among the early adopters on the legal sports betting side. The Illinois Gaming Board launched retail wagering in March 2020 and digital platforms in June 2020. In 2024, the state issued ...