Articles filed under Gambling
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Des Plaines candidates divided about video gambling at restaurants, barsMar 6, 2023 6:52 PM - Des Plaines' aldermanic candidates are split on whether the city council should lift a ban on video gambling at local bars and restaurants.
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Why Bears land deal prohibiting a casino gets past Arlington Heights ordinance on a technicalityMar 6, 2023 8:47 AM - Property transfer documents obtained by the Daily Herald reveal the Bears are barred from opening a land-based casino at Arlington Park -- a restrictive covenant that is in conflict with the spirit, if not letter, of a 2021 Arlington Heights village ordinance that sought to preserve gambling options.
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Lottery sales set half-year revenue record for IllinoisFeb 21, 2023 4:44 PM - Bolstered by significant jackpots, the Illinois Lottery has generated record returns for the state during the first six months of the current fiscal year.
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Long-sought casino in Waukegan opens to VIP fanfare and thousands of visitorsFeb 20, 2023 7:49 PM - A long-awaited casino expected to provide an economic boost to Waukegan and the area opened this past weekend to VIP fanfare and a big crowd.
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Super Bowl gambling surging as states legalize it? You bet
Feb 7, 2023 2:39 PM - A record 50.4 million American adults plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, wagering a total of $16 billion, the gambling industry's national trade group predicted Tuesday.
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Didech named chair of House Gaming CommitteeJan 20, 2023 3:37 PM - State Rep. Daniel Didech appointed chair of House Gaming Committee
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$1.35 billion Mega Millions prize drawing set for Friday night
Jan 13, 2023 12:19 PM - Mega Millions players will have another chance Friday night to end months of losing and finally win a jackpot that has grown to $1.35 billion.
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New Mega Millions jackpot of $1.35 billion is game's 2nd highest
Jan 11, 2023 8:27 AM - The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery's latest giant jackpot.
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Drawing nears for $685 million Mega Millions prize
Dec 30, 2022 1:05 PM - The Mega Millions jackpot increased to $685 million ahead of Friday night's drawing, giving lottery players a chance to ring in the New Year with an even larger bonus in their bank account.
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Rivers Casino employees' paychecks were stolen, altered, cashedDec 29, 2022 3:54 PM - Federal authorities are investigating the theft of paychecks destined for workers at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
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