Alderman raises concerns over Chicago casino consultant hired by Lightfoot
A temporary casino in Chicago is set to open for business this summer, but a city council member is now urging state regulators to reevaluate the process.
Protestors accuse Harrah's Casino of failing minority-owned businesses
Activist are calling out Harrah’s Casino in Joliet saying the amount of money they spend with minority-owned businesses is abysmal.
Protestors accuse Harrah's Casino of failing minority-owned businesses
Activist are calling out Harrah’s Casino in Joliet saying the amount of money they spend with minority-owned businesses is abysmal.
Illinois Gaming Board gives Bally's Chicago green light for temporary casino
The Illinois Gaming Board has given Bally's Chicago the green light to open a temporary casino in River North.
Two winning Powerball tickets sold in Gary, Merrillville yet to be claimed
Two unclaimed winning Powerball tickets purchased in Lake County, Indiana in December 2022 are set to expire in June.
Illinois Pick 3 players win big with triple 7s
Monday's Pick 3 evening draw in Illinois brought tremendous luck to players as they raked in over $2.1 million in prizes.
From handyman to millionaire: Queens man takes home $476M
A 71-year-old man from Queens just won the $476-million lottery jackpot!
Former DCFS manager accused of stealing at least $1.6M in day care funds
A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services manager will face charges for stealing over a million dollars in fund meant for day care services. Shauntelle Pridgeon was accused of spending the fraudulently obtained money on gambling.
Illinois Lottery jackpot hits $15.9M ahead of Monday drawing
The largest Illinois Lottery jackpot in nearly three years is on the line Monday night, when players have the chance to scoop up nearly $16 million.
Questions remain about rules involving sports betting
More questions remain about the rules surrounding legalized sports betting five years after a Supreme Court decision led to a majority of U.S. states legalizing it.
Bally's releases renderings of planned $1.7B Chicago casino development
New renderings of Bally's Chicago casino were released on Thursday.
Bally's releases renderings of planned Chicago casino development
New renderings of Bally's Chicago casino were released on Thursday.
NFL suspends 5 players for gambling policy violation
The players are suspended through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games last year.
Illinois Lottery player makes history with $1M winning ticket
Check your tickets, because you may be $1 million richer.
Illinois Lottery player wins $1M on Good Friday with Lucky Day Lotto ticket
An Illinois Lottery player won $1 million on Good Friday with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket.
Florida mom wins $2 million lottery prize after taking out life savings to help daughter battling cancer
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
Sports betting, March Madness collide in Vegas
Sixty-eight million Americans are expected to place bets on March Madness games when it’s all said and done. That’s 18 million more people betting compared to last month’s Super Bowl.
'Are you really winning?' Campaign aims to help gamblers in Illinois
As March Madness games begin again, an outreach program is offering assistance to those who struggle with gambling addiction.
Reality intrudes on plans for esports gaming centers in and near downtown Chicago
Going back just a few years and especially during the hard grip of the pandemic, esports was touted as the next big thing. For some in real estate, it therefore became the next big idea.
California man sues $2B Powerball winner, claims ticket was stolen: report
Could this be a case of Powerball ticket poaching? A man claims the $2.04B ticket was stolen from him and has filed a lawsuit.