Articles filed under Gambling
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East Dundee denies request for new liquor license, video gambling at gas stationFeb 05, 2020 12:00 am - An East Dundee gas station owner's plea to install video gambling machines has been rejected by village trustees, a majority of whom said they don't want to set a preced...
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Constable: Weed is profitable, but sports betting has higher expectationsJan 30, 2020 4:20 am - Illinois' new marijuana sales brought in about $20 million in the first two weeks of legality. As impressive as that sounds, the real money will arrive soon, when the Il...
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J&J Ventures Gaming acquires Libertyville-based Tap Room GamingJan 11, 2020 12:00 am - J & J Ventures Gaming, based in Effingham, has acquired Libertyville-based Tap Room Gaming, putting the 90-year-old company in the position of providing gambling machine...
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Will Island Lake again stop issuing licenses for video gambling?Jan 10, 2020 12:00 am - Island Lake officials may once again enact a moratorium on video gambling licenses — but a decision has been delayed two weeks. The village board on Thursday voted t...
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O'Donnell: For canniest contrarians, flawed LSU-Clemson betting line is a golden opportunityJan 10, 2020 12:00 am - ONE OF THE GRAND DREAMS of a sports speculator is a flawed betting line. The line for the CFP championship game Monday night - LSU minus-6 over Clemson - is flawed. Taun...
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Two groups want to buy Arlington Park, head of horsemen's association saysJan 10, 2020 12:00 am - At least two groups have expressed interest about buying Arlington International Racecourse from Churchill Downs and adding a casino to the property. That's according to...
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Schaumburg adopts rules for video gamblingDec 15, 2019 12:00 am - Schaumburg trustees have unanimously approved regulations under which video gambling will be allowed in 2020. Existing hotels and restaurants with liquor licenses will b...
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Waiting for state approval, Rivers Casino tees up planned sportsbookDec 13, 2019 5:00 pm - It has the look and feel of a Las Vegas sportsbook, but a new bar within Rivers Casino in Des Plaines won't allow patrons to place bets just yet. The state's most lucrat...
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Mount Prospect board approves expansion of video gamblingDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - Mount Prospect will allow more video gambling terminals at village restaurants, bars and other licensed establishments, under a measure approved Tuesday by village trust...
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Batavia ordinance change could allow video gambling at FunwayDec 04, 2019 12:00 am - Funway, an entertainment center in Batavia that offers bowling, roller skating and bumper boats, is now a step closer to adding video gambling machines. The Batavia City...