Gambling
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Temporary Chicago casino could open this summer
Jun 15, 2023 1:00 am - All bets could be on in Chicago by the end of summer. State regulators on Thursday handed down a key early approval to Bally's Chicago casino plan, paving the way for t...
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Pro leagues balance profit, integrity risks in legal betting era
Jun 14, 2023 1:00 am - When Calvin Ridley was suspended for betting on NFL games in 2022, it was largely dismissed as an isolated incident among the four biggest North American professional le...
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Aurora casino progress: City plan panel approves zoning, use requestsJun 08, 2023 1:00 am - The Hollywood Casino in Aurora ticked another item off its moving to-do list Wednesday, as the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission approved requests to rezone the site...
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Father, son sentenced for decadelong, $20 million lottery fraud scheme
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'Don't destroy our neighborhood': Residents worried about traffic new Aurora casino will bringMay 19, 2023 1:00 am - Concerns about traffic were on the minds of people who attended an open house Thursday night about the proposed new location of the Hollywood Casino in Aurora. Residents...
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'On life support': How Illinois' horse racing industry is trying to survive after Arlington's closureMay 06, 2023 1:00 am - The entry of Two Phil's into Saturday's Kentucky Derby may have been a bright spot in an otherwise bleak landscape for the Illinois horse racing industry. The 3-year-old...
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NFL suspends 5 players, 3 indefinitely, for violating gambling policyApr 21, 2023 1:00 am - Three NFL players were suspended indefinitely Friday for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season, while two other players, including the 12th overall draft pick a year a...
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$1 million winning Mega Millions ticket sold in ElginApr 18, 2023 1:00 am - A lucky lottery player is holding a winning Mega Millions ticket purchased in Elgin worth $1 million. The ticket, which matched five numbers in Friday's drawing to win ...
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Palatine considers limiting video gambling licenses as final decision nearsApr 11, 2023 1:00 am - Palatine is considering capping the number of video gambling licenses it issues at 11, in advance of a bigger decision next year about whether to continue allowing video...
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Des Plaines candidates divided about video gambling at restaurants, barsMar 06, 2023 12:00 am - Des Plaines' aldermanic candidates are split on whether the city council should lift a ban on video gambling at local bars and restaurants. Some say they're open to endi...