Gambling
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What are the 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won?
Dec 11, 2025 9:00 am - The Powerball jackpot has grown to an estimated $1 billion for Saturday night’s drawing after lottery officials said no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday nig...
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Batavia pub gets OK for video gambling, despite being next to two churchesDec 02, 2025 12:57 pm - Gammon Coach House pub in Batavia will be allowed to have video gambling machines, despite being next to two churches.
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Heat’s Rozier and Trail Blazers' Billups charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
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How Illinois sportsbooks are passing new state taxes on to gamblersOct 11, 2025 1:28 pm - To cover new taxes imposed by the state per online bet, Illinois sportsbooks are passing the cost onto gamblers by adding a surcharge on all wagers or setting minimum betting requirements.
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Forgotten lottery ticket inspires picks that win $1 million in AuroraSep 24, 2025 11:21 am - Numbers on a forgotten losing Powerball ticket tucked away in a drawer became the inspiration for a $1 million win for a player who recently bought a ticket in Aurora.
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New $185 million Hollywood Casino Joliet opens, seen as regional destination point
Aug 12, 2025 10:31 am - The new Hollywood Casino Joliet opened Monday with fanfare that included a traditional Chinese lion dance and an announcement that the casino has become an official sponsor of the Chicago Bears.
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New Hollywood Casino in Joliet showcased as entertainment destination beyond gambling
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$10 scratcher wins a million bucks for Cary lottery playerJul 30, 2025 2:32 pm - A woman who purchased a $10 scratch-off Illinois Lottery ticket in Cary won a $1 million prize.
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Joliet’s Hollywood Casino riverboat to close July 29
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Senator tries last-ditch push to boost horse racing industry in Illinois
May 29, 2025 5:33 pm - City officials from Decatur and Illinois horse racing advocates joined an effort this week by Sen. Patrick Joyce, an Essex Democrat, to push lawmakers to approve legislation intended to revive a long-stalled south suburban “racino” and open a path for a new racetrack and gaming facility in Decatur.