November Gaming Report
The following proposed rules have been submitted to Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR): Proposed...
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Andrew Levine
Sep 32 min read
Hard Rock Casino Rockford Opens August 29th
On August 29th, 2024, Hard Rock Casino Rockford opened its doors to the public, with a ceremonial signature of its brand— ‘guitar smash’. Il
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Andrew Levine
Aug 29, 20231 min read
$250 Million Construction Loan & Sale-Leaseback
(CHICAGO), August 29th, 2023—O’Rourke LLP client 815 Entertainment, LLC (“815”) has entered into a tax-advantaged sale-leaseback...
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Mike Moody
Aug 25, 20231 min read
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort Opens August 25th
(CHICAGO), August 25th, 2023—O’Rourke LLP client Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort has opened to the public as of Friday, August 25 at 12:00...
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O'Rourke Firm
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Illinois Requires Casinos To Individually Consider Job Applicants With Criminal Records
For more than two years, employers in many industries in Illinois have been required by law to give consideration to the full context of...
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O'Rourke Firm
Aug 2, 20231 min read
Sportsbook coming to Hard Rock Casino in Rockford
The Illinois Gaming Board approved a sportsbook at the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. The casino must comply with IGB rules before sports...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Beaming: Hard Rock Casino Rockford reaches a new milestone
The Hard Rock Casino Rockford next summer will be bustling with activity as thousands of visitors gather to gamble, see a show or grab a...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Aurora City Council finalizes plan for Hollywood Casino move
The City of Aurora finalized plans Tuesday to move the Hollywood Casino from its longtime location on the Fox River to a spot near the...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Illinois Gaming Board gives pre-approval for temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple
CHICAGO — The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a motion giving pre-approval to turn the old Medinah Temple location in River North into...
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O'Rourke Firm
May 24, 20231 min read
More Than 700 Jobs Posted for New Chicago Casino Project, Bally's Announces
Preparations are underway for Bally’s Casino to open their temporary home in Chicago, and the company has announced it is hiring more...
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O'Rourke Firm
May 8, 20231 min read
Bally’s Reaches Deal To Free Up Permanent Chicago Casino Site
Another crucial step toward an eventual Chicago casino is no longer an outstanding issue. Bally’s has reached a deal to ensure the site...
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O'Rourke Firm
Apr 28, 20231 min read
Construction On Golden Nugget Danville Wrapping Up
Although no opening date has been set, construction on the new Golden Nugget Danville Casino is winding down. Once finished, the newest...
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O'Rourke Firm
Apr 13, 20231 min read
Reps For New Waukegan Casino Excited About Opening And What’s To Come
The Temporary by American Place has been a hit with patrons and that should only amplify once the casino opens all its amenities. The...
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O'Rourke Firm
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Investors pitch second horse track, casino for $300M south suburbs project
A team of investors called Greenway Entertainment wants to bring some competition to Hawthorne Race Course in the south suburbs. Greenway...
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O'Rourke Firm
Mar 13, 20231 min read
Illinois Casinos Exceed $115 Million In February Revenue
Illinois casinos drew in more than $115 million in revenue during February. The successful month follows an impressive start to the year...
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O'Rourke Firm
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Bally’s Chicago Casino Will Create Thousands Of Jobs
It’s like Field of Dreams, Chicago style. Bally’s is building it. They will come. And people will be needed to work at the largest...
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O'Rourke Firm
Feb 13, 20231 min read
Bally's temporary Chicago casino at Medinah Temple clears gambling panel step
The Illinois Gaming Board has OK'd another step toward Chicago getting its first casino. Regulators yesterday approved licenses to run a...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jan 30, 20231 min read
Illinois Casinos Post $114.4 Million In Revenue For December
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) reported casino revenue totaling $114.4 million for the month of December, as the gaming discipline...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Illinois Might See A Casino Boom In 2023
The massive gaming expansion bill Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law in June 2019 was notable on two fronts: It legalized sports...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Temporary American Place Casino In Waukegan Opening “Soon”
The newest Illinois casino was supposed to open in October, then December. Now it appears the The Temporary by American Place Casino in...
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