Terre Haute Casino Controversy Continues After Settlement

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The Indiana Gaming Commission has reached a settlement with Lucky Luck Gaming to return the original licensing fee to the company in return for their surrendering of the license. Full House Resorts has filed a request to stop the transfer of the license, claiming the Indiana Gaming Commission violated state law in their bid selection … Read more

Illinois Breaks $1B In 2021 Gaming Revenue, More To Come

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The Illinois Gaming Board has reported over $1 billion in revenue from legal sports wagering and casino gaming from January through October 2021. This number is set to increase astronomically, as state gaming regulators have approved multiple new casinos in the greater Chicago area. CHICAGO – The Illinois Gaming Board is reporting over $1 billion … Read more

Former Illinois Mayor Implicated In Casino Conspiracy

Sam Cunningham

The former mayor of Waukegan, Illinois has been implicated in a quid-pro-quo conspiracy to exchange campaign funding for votes on casino licensing, according to court documents. The city denies any wrongdoing and claims the suit is frivolous; regardless, the two parties have a settlement mediation hearing scheduled for later this month. WAUKEGAN, Ill. – The … Read more

First New Illinois Casino Receives Construction Approval

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A temporary casino has received approval to begin construction in Rockford, Illinois. This will be the first of six casinos approved in an Illinois bill from 2019. The temporary casino will be in use for up to two years while the final casino is constructed. ROCKFORD, Ill. – The first of six casinos approved in … Read more