Illinois’ gambling revenue chase closes in on Chicago casinos By Dylan Sharkey 10/25/2021 Chicago is getting closer to getting a casino, but more ways and places to gamble do not necessarily mean more state revenue. Illinois would be better off betting on pension reform. TAGS: casino, Chicago, COVID-19, gaming
Pritzker signs bill lowering taxes on a Chicago casino 07/03/2020 Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers agree that when taxes are too high, not even a casino in the heart of Chicago can make money. TAGS: casino, Chicago, gaming
US Supreme Court ruling means Illinois could legalize sports betting By Vincent Caruso 05/15/2018 A decisive opinion issued by the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a 1992 ban on sports gambling, putting the ball in Springfield’s court. TAGS: gambling, gaming, Lou Lang, Napoleon Harris, Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, sports betting, sports gambling, Steve Stadelman, U.S. Supreme Court