Joliet Casinos and Joliet Gambling - Illinois

Penn National to retain Empress Casino Joliet

Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports today that the Illinois Gaming Board has resolved to allow Penn National to retain the Empress Casino Joliet in Joliet, Illinois. read more

Disputed Empress slot jackpot has a happy ending

John G. Brokopp: It started out as another pleasant getaway for Dawn and her husband at the Empress Casino in Joliet the weekend before the New Year. read more

New option added to blackjack tables

New Brief: Casino Gaming's Automatic Win has been added to all of the blackjack tables at Harrah's Joliet and Resorts East Chicago read more

Penn National reports management changes

Penn National Gaming, Inc. reports that Frank Quigley has been named General Manager of the Company's Empress Joliet Casino and Hotel and that Kees Eder will assume Quigley's prior position as General Manager of the Company's Argosy Sioux City. read more

Penn National wants to keep casino

News Brief: Penn National Gaming wants to keep the Empress Casino. read more

Joliet wins with casino

News Brief: Some credit casinos for Joilet, Illinois shifting from a city experiencing high unemployment rates and economic troubles to one of the county's fastest growing cities. read more

Empress Casino Report Dampened by Layoffs

News Brief: An enthusiastic report on the Empress Casino Thursday was dampened a bit by questions about recent layoffs. read more

Harrah's to Honor Accidentally Mailed Coupons

News Brief: Harrah's Joliet Casino and Hotel is making good on coupons worth $525 in cash that were accidentally mailed last week to some 11,000 regular customers. read more

Harrah's Joliet Opens New Entertainment Venue

Harrah's Joliet will introduce its newest concert and entertainment venue, Stage 151, this week, with a grand opening celebration running Oct. 27 through Oct. 29. read more

Harrah's Joliet Responds to Pressure from NW Indiana

John G. Brokopp: The recent improvements at Harrah’s Joliet include a revitalization of the slot machine inventory, the introduction of overhead plasma TV’s throughout the casino floor, a remodeled pavilion, a new VIP player’s lounge and a new bar and snack shop in the casino. read more