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PlayUSA Rewind: Caesars Inks Deal For Louisiana Superdome’s New Name

In the latest US gambling news, Maine lawmakers will reintroduce a betting bill in 2022, Caesars Entertainment inks a stadium deal, and more.

Posted on: May 10, 2024 | Nicholaus Garcia

No Jackpots But Illinois, New York Mega Millions Players Stand To Collect Seven-Figure Prizes

Two Mega Millions winners hit seven-digit prizes on July 22, 2022, drawing as the game's jackpot reaches over $1 billion on July 29.

Posted on: May 7, 2024 | Derek Helling

Illinois Online Casino Legislation Is Stagnant, But Not Entirely Dead

The chair of the Illinois House Gaming Committee, Rep. Dan Didech, says he doesn't expect movement on Illinois online casino this session.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | Matthew Kredell

Illinois Legislator Explains Bill To Prohibit Dave & Buster’s From Facilitating Wagers On Amusement Games

Illinois Rep. Dan Didech is looking to bust Dave & Buster's plan to facilitate app wagers on amusement games before it even starts.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | Matthew Kredell

Illinois’ February Sports Gambling Handle Hits $1.07B, Revenue Down From January

Illinois sportsbooks reported $1.07B in total bets in February, winning $83.5M. The figures show a monthly decline and a yearly rise.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | Katarina Vojvodic

Bring Chicago Home Vote Failure Could Lend New Opposition To IL Online Casinos

The failure of a property tax referendum in Chicago might lead to stiffer opposition to the legalization of online casinos in Illinois.

Posted on: April 2, 2024 | Derek Helling

Illinois Sportsbooks Post Single-Month Win Record In January

Illinois' legal sportsbooks compiled their highest win total in a single month ever in January 2024 at nearly $134.9 million.

Posted on: March 28, 2024 | Derek Helling

Wagering Is Now Live At DraftKings Sportsbook At Chicago’s Wrigley Field

DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field celebrated the opening of its betting windows and kiosks with a brief celebration on March 15.

Posted on: March 19, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Illinois Casino Revenue Up Nearly 20% Year-On-Year

After struggling through a down January revenue, Illinois casinos bounced back nicely in February, posting $137.7 million in revenue.

Posted on: March 12, 2024 | J.R. Duren

Illinois Governor’s Spending Plan Includes More Than Doubling Sports Wagering Tax

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $52.7B budget plan for the fiscal year starting in July that raises taxes on sports betting to 35%.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | Katarina Vojvodic

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PlayUSA Rewind: Caesars Inks Deal For Louisiana Superdome’s New Name

No Jackpots But Illinois, New York Mega Millions Players Stand To Collect Seven-Figure Prizes

Illinois Online Casino Legislation Is Stagnant, But Not Entirely Dead

Illinois Legislator Explains Bill To Prohibit Dave & Buster’s From Facilitating Wagers On Amusement Games

Illinois’ February Sports Gambling Handle Hits $1.07B, Revenue Down From January

Bring Chicago Home Vote Failure Could Lend New Opposition To IL Online Casinos

Illinois Sportsbooks Post Single-Month Win Record In January

Wagering Is Now Live At DraftKings Sportsbook At Chicago’s Wrigley Field

Illinois Casino Revenue Up Nearly 20% Year-On-Year

Illinois Governor’s Spending Plan Includes More Than Doubling Sports Wagering Tax

Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand