Illinois Casinos and Illinois Gambling

DFS news roundup: Alabama and Tennessee attorneys general declare DFS illegal gambling

Bills to regulate the industry are still being crafted in some states; and DraftKings and FanDuel have announced they will drop contests on amateur sports. read more

Top 10 highlights of my first (non-business) trip to Vegas

Casino City's Dan Podheiser took his first Vegas vacation this weekend. Here are his takeaways. read more

Flooding hurt Alton Argosy casino

Alton Argosy Casino were the most impacted by last month's floods in the Mid-West. read more

MGM Springfield casino site plan "complete"

MGM Springfield's revised site plan application for a proposed $950 million casino project is now complete says the city. read more

MGM Resorts forms REIT with 10 properties

The company says the formation of a real estate investment trust will offer "strategic and financial benefits." read more

Rivers Casino fined $2 million

Rivers Casino have been handed a hefty fine by the Illinois Gambling Board for a series of infractions. read more

Bankruptcy judge denies Caesars bid to appeal ruling

Judge Benjamin Goldgar ruled that four lawsuits by Caesars bondholders would be allowed to proceed, a decision which could push the entire beleaguered corporation into bankruptcy. read more

GLPI reaches agreement with Pinnacle to acquire real estate assets

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., will acquire nearly all of Pinnacle's real estate properties, and the properties will be spun off into separate property and operating companies. read more

Judge delays ruling in Caesars reorganization

Caesars Entertainment's largest operating division filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January. An unfavorable ruling could leave Caesars accountable for more than $1 billion in debt obligations. read more

Arlington Park wants table games, slots

Arlington Park wants to add slots and table games to its repertoire. read more