Illinois Casinos and Illinois Gambling

Grand Victoria Casino revenue down, overall state casino revenue up

The new Rivers Casino may have impacted receipts at the Grand Victoria, but it has also improved overall state casino revenue. read more

Gaming expansion to be major story in 2012

Nevada-based casino operators and slot machine manufacturers are evaluating the political and economic landscape of what some hope will evolve into the industry's largest expansion year on record. read more

Penn National Gaming names new general manager of Hollywood Casino Joliet

Wayne Smith has been named General Manager of Hollywood Casino Joliet effective in early January 2012. read more

Rivers Casino revenue up over previous month

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines took in $32 million in revenue during November. read more

Jockeys’ Guild asks governor, legislature to ‘save horse racing in Illinois’

The Jockeys’ Guild has sent letters to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and all state legislators, asking them to “save horse racing in Illinois.” read more

Illinois governor won't sign large-scale gaming bill

Gov. Pat Quinn said he would support his own scaled-down proposal, which would allow five new gaming locations, as opposed to nine. read more

Illinois: Gov. threatens veto if numbers aren't reduced

Gov. threatens to veto bill if no reduction in proposed gambling sites. read more

AGA announces finalists for Gaming Industry Communications Awards

The American Gaming Association announced finalists for the 2011 Gaming Voice Awards, which recognize the gaming industry’s top achievements in public relations, marketing, advertising and financial and corporate communications. read more

Illinois Gov. criticizes gambling bill

Gov. Quinn openly critical of gambling bill at State Fair. read more

Former parish priest jailed for 60 days

Priest who robbed his parish of nearly $300,000 receives jail term. read more