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Illinois Reports $285 Million in September Sports Bets
The latest numbers released by the Illinois Gaming Board show bettors in the state wagered more than $285 million on sports contests in September. Gamblers can place bets on sporting events at seven of Illinois’ casinos and one horse racing track. The state’s most lucrative casino and its first to start taking sports bets, Rivers in Des Plaines, accepted about…
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3 Illinois Casinos Apply for Sports Betting Licenses: Gaming Board
Three Illinois casinos have so far applied for sports betting licenses in the state, including two in Chicago suburbs, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. The applications were submitted last week, the gambling board’s website reports. They include the Elgin Riverboat Resort, the Rivers Casino in Des Plaines and the Argosy Casino in Alton. Sports wagering was legalized by...
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Lightfoot Proposes 2 Options for Chicago Casino to Lawmakers
The Illinois Gaming Board is calling on lawmakers to change state law to make a Chicago casino viable. A Union Gaming Analytics’ study released last month cited Illinois’ “onerous tax and fee structure” in determining an operator of a casino in Chicago could expect a profit of as little as 1%.
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Regulators Call for Law Change to Make Chicago Casino Viable
The Illinois Gaming Board is calling on lawmakers to change state law to make a Chicago casino viable. A Union Gaming Analytics’ study released last month cited Illinois’ “onerous tax and fee structure” in determining an operator of a casino in Chicago could expect a profit of as little as 1%.
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Chicago Casino Sites ‘Not Feasible' Due to ‘Onerous Tax and Fee Structure,' Study Shows
A new study on the feasibility of a gambling casino in Chicago says the “onerous” tax and fee structure will make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract an investor.
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Chicago Casino ‘Not Feasible' Due to ‘Onerous' Fees: Study
A new study on the feasibility of a gambling casino in Chicago says the “onerous” tax and fee structure will make it difficult, if not impossible, to attract an investor. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Lightfoot Announces 5 Potential Locations for New Chicago Casino
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Wednesday that the city submitted five sites to be considered as the location for a new casino in Chicago as part of the state’s new gambling expansion.
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Lightfoot Expresses Concerns Laws May Dampen Casino Profits
The Illinois Gaming Board says it will release a study on the feasibility of locating a gambling casino in Chicago.
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Illinois' Gas Tax Doubles: What You Need to Know
Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are about to pay more at the pump.
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Illinois' Gas Tax Doubles: What You Need to Know
Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are about to pay more at the pump. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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New Illinois Taxes and Fees Taking Effect July 1
Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are now paying more at the pump. But that’s not all. Taxes and fees are increasing in several other areas, effective July 1.
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Illinois' Gas Tax Doubles Monday
Illinois’ gas tax doubled overnight into Monday, meaning drivers across the state are about to pay more at the pump.
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Illinois Gas Tax Increase: What You Need to Know
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed several bills into law Friday, including a $45 billion capital plan, an expansion of gaming across the state and revenue package that include several tax increases to fund the major infrastructure improvements in the capital plan. One of those tax hikes is an increase in the motor fuel tax. Here’s a look at what you...
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Pritzker Signs Capital Plan and Gaming Expansion, Including Gas and Cigarette Tax Hikes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed bills to expand gambling across Illinois and authorize a $45 billion capital plan on Friday.