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Bally’s Rattled as Chicago VGT Proposal Gathers Pace

Bally’s says VGT legalization would cut casino revenue and jobs. Aldermen push VGT fees and taxes to plug 2026 budget gaps. City weighs casino...

Philip Conneller December 18, 2025
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Illinois Sports Betting Tax Resulting in Fewer Bets, More Revenue for State

Illinois' per-bet tax is leading to reduced betting and more revenue for the state Other states unlikely to follow suit, says research firm Acknowledging...

Todd Shriber December 18, 2025
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Boyd Proposes ‘Modernized Riverboat’ Above What’s Basically a Puddle

Boyd Gaming plans to satisfy Illinois' riverboat gaming law with a water basin in East Peoria The water basin is to include about 1,000...

Devin O'Connor December 12, 2025