Friday, March 14, 2025

Search results for keyword: Casinos and Gambling found in 4 News.

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  • by david hall
They're upping the ante at Sports Gambling Hall of Fame

The Hall is getting ready to welcome its second class of inductees next month at the Circa sportsbook in Las Vegas.

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  • by david hall
Bally's sigh of relief? 'Refreshed' Chicago casino plan secured with financing deal, company says

Bally's says it has locked up $940 million in construction financing to build a 34-story hotel tower now slated for Ohio Street and the Chicago River.

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  • by david hall
Should City Hall push ahead with plans for Bally's casino in River West? Here's what Sun-Times readers say.

Bally’s will have trouble meeting its state-mandated September 2026 deadline for a $1.7 billion permanent casino, according to a gaming expert and Mayor Brandon Johnson. It's been running a temporary casino at Medinah Temple.

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  • by david hall
Pritzker bets FanDuel, DraftKings won't leave Illinois over hefty sports wagering tax hike

Major online oddsmakers like FanDuel and DraftKings say they have to "reevaluate" their Illinois operations with a hefty tax increase on the way. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the state is just getting its fair share from the $1 billion industry.