Chicago Casinos and Chicago Gambling - Illinois

Yanni to celebrate the 25th anniversary “Live At The Acropolis”

Legendary performer and composer Yanni is celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Live At The Acropolis” with a world tour that’s making a stop at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Tulsa on 23 June. 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

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

Chicago Gov. open to considering a casino

Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he's open to considering casinos, which will please Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. read more

Illinois: Casino expansion plan delayed

Chicago casino bill is delayed not shelved, says Rep. Bob Rita, the yet-to-be tabled bill's sponsor. read more

Illinois: Gov. nixes gambling expansion

Quinn vetoes gambling expansion legislation over concerns on safeguards. read more

Chicago poker pro banks $441,692 and WSOP shootout title

Joshua Tieman won $441,692 and poker’s most coveted prize — a WSOP gold bracelet — with a win in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Shootout (Event #6) on Thursday. read more

Towns pairing with casino partners in bid for gaming license

News brief: Illinois' long-running saga to open a casino in the Chicago suburbs will begin to unfold this week. read more

Two casino supervisory books designed to sharpen skills

Mike Joseph has been in casino management for more than 20 years. Now he has two books which should help anyone new to surveillance or management. read more

More Negreanu wisdom, bio of gangster Nitti new reads

Poker advice by a respected champion and a revealing biography of one of the most notorious mobsters ever are new arrivals. The two books make for some interesting reading, depending on your interest area. read more