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Indiana casino legislation Fort Wayne

If Indiana Expands Casino Gambling, Several Counties Want to Be Considered

Indiana lawmakers are considering allowing a new casino in a new county Several counties are lobbying for the consideration of hosting a casino resort...

Devin O'Connor — January 23, 2026

JACK Cleveland Casino, Tyrell Chandler, Clarence Houston, Bedford shooting, Cuyahoga County sentencing

Ohio Man Gets Life for Killing After JACK Cleveland Casino Fight

Chandler sentenced to life for killing after casino altercation. Victim found shot in SUV at traffic light near Bedford. Jurors rejected self-defense; judge called...

Philip Conneller — January 21, 2026

Fort Wayne casino Indiana gaming

Fort Wayne Casino Would Bring Region ‘Long-Term Value,’ Says Economic Study

Devin O'Connor — January 21, 2026

Hard Rock Northern Indiana Chicago Bears Stadium

Gary Pitches Chicago Bears Stadium at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Devin O'Connor — January 17, 2026

Video poker machines help Vegas Parkinson’s rehabilitation

J&J Gaming Boosts Midwest Footprint in Midwest Amusements Deal

Todd Shriber — January 15, 2026

Missouri casino smoking bills

Is Casino Smoking in Missouri Being Extinguished?

Devin O'Connor — January 14, 2026

Nebraska mobile sports betting, WarHorse Gaming, ballot initiative, Sports Betting Alliance, petition drive

WarHorse Gaming Launches Ballot Campaign for Nebraska Mobile Sports Betting

Philip Conneller — January 14, 2026

Indiana casino Wayne County Richmond

Indiana’s Wayne County Rolls the Dice on Casino Pursuit

Devin O'Connor — January 14, 2026

Nebraska casino Grand Island police

Nebraska Casino Asks City for On-Site Police, Request Comes After Bomb Threat

Devin O'Connor — January 12, 2026

Illinois casino revenue Rivers Des Plaines

Illinois Casino Revenue Reaches a Record $1.9 Billion in 2025

Devin O'Connor — January 12, 2026

Full House Resorts, Rising Star Casino Resort, Senate Bill 244, Indianapolis casino, Allen County casino

Indiana Bill Would Grease Skids on $750M Downtown Indianapolis Casino

Indiana senator files bill for $750M casino in downtown Indianapolis. Full House could move Rising Star license from Rising Sun. Rival Allen County bill...

Philip Conneller — January 11, 2026

Accel Entertainment

Accel Considering Chicago on VGT Plan, Could Realize Revenue Later This Year

Todd Shriber — January 8, 2026

Q Casino Iowa casino hotel

Iowa’s Q Casino in Dubuque Opens $75 Million Hotel

Devin O'Connor — January 8, 2026

Man Beaten and Robbed in Bathroom at Temporary Bally’s Chicago Casino

Corey Levitan — December 31, 2025

Illinois sports betting

Sports Betting Alliance Sues Chicago Over Permitting Fees, Taxes

Todd Shriber — December 31, 2025

Fort Wayne casino Indianapolis

Anonymous Group Forms to Oppose Fort Wayne Casino

Devin O'Connor — December 31, 2025

VGT video gaming Chicago Bally's Brandon Johnson

Chicago Budget Contains Sports Betting Tax, SBA Warns of Bettors Using Illegal Bookies

Todd Shriber — December 23, 2025

Nebraska casino revenue state debt

Nebraska Casino Gamblers Who Owe Child Support, Other Debts Have Winnings Seized

Devin O'Connor — December 19, 2025

Chicago VGTs, Bally’s Chicago Casino, Host Community Agreement, Chicago budget 2026, video gaming terminals

Bally’s Rattled as Chicago VGT Proposal Gathers Pace

Philip Conneller — December 18, 2025

Boyd Gaming Illinois casino Par-A-Dice Peoria

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Resulting in Fewer Bets, More Revenue for State

Todd Shriber — December 18, 2025

Gilley's Kansas Phil Ruffin

Phil Ruffin’s Gilley’s Gambling Hall in Kansas Readies Opening

Devin O'Connor — December 12, 2025

Boyd Gaming Peoria Illinois riverboat

Boyd Proposes ‘Modernized Riverboat’ Above What’s Basically a Puddle

Devin O'Connor — December 12, 2025

Ex-Indiana Casino Exec in Illegal Donations Scandal Petitions Trump for Pardon

Philip Conneller — December 11, 2025