Ho-Chunk Nation 1 of 4 contenders for new casino in south Chicago suburbs
The Ho-Chunk Nation, which has six casinos in Wisconsin, is one of four contenders for a new casino that has been approved for the...
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O'Rourke Firm
Oct 22, 20211 min read
Homewood and Matteson are the finalists in battle to build Illinois' next casino
HOMEWOOD, Illinois - The Illinois Gaming Board named Homewood and Matteson the finalists for the state's next casino on Wednesday....
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O'Rourke Firm
Oct 19, 20211 min read
Native American Tribes Forging Cannabis Partnerships
TILT Holdings Inc. (NEO: TILT) (OTCQX: TLLTF) has formed a new partnership with the Shinnecock Indian Nation, a federally recognized...
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O'Rourke Firm
Oct 15, 20211 min read
Illinois Gaming Board delays decision eliminating Chicago-area casino contender
Illinois gaming regulators put off a decision Wednesday on narrowing the field of four applicants for a south suburban casino to three,...
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O'Rourke Firm
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Bo knows casinos? Bo Jackson joins investment group looking to open casino in Calumet City
He knows football. He knows baseball. But does Bo know casinos? Two-sport pro legend Bo Jackson is trying his hand at the gambling game...
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O'Rourke Firm
Oct 1, 20211 min read
Four applicants for Chicago Southland casino license to make their pitch next month
Four Southland applicants in Chicago applying for a license to operate a casino will have a chance to make their pitch, as state gaming...
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O'Rourke Firm
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Mayor Hopes to Transform River Oaks Mall Into Entertainment District With Casino
Like many malls across the country, the numbers of anchor stores and occupied shops at River Oaks Center in Calumet City have declined in...
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O'Rourke Firm
Sep 17, 20211 min read
Lightfoot Touts Chicago As ‘World Class’ City For Casino And Resort
Calling it a “once in a generation opportunity,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot opened the National Council of Legislators from Gaming...
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O'Rourke Firm
Sep 10, 20211 min read
Walker’s Bluff Gets Approval For Changes To Illinois Casino Plan
The Illinois Gaming Board unanimously approved a key change to the casino license application submitted by the Walker’s Bluff Casino...
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O'Rourke Firm
Aug 31, 20211 min read
TILT announces historic partnership with Shinnecock Indian Nation of New York to cannabis operations
O'Rourke was Of Counsel for this deal! Through a joint venture with the Nation’s cannabis project development firm Conor Green, TILT will...
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O'Rourke Firm
Aug 27, 20211 min read
IGB Officials Approve New Casino in Illinois
Despite the recent success of Illinois’ newly acquired sports betting handle, the state has historically been reluctant to legalize and...
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O'Rourke Firm
Aug 13, 20211 min read
Mayor of Chicago extends casino development RFP deadline to October
Mayor Lori E Lightfoot Confirmed Chicago city Has extended the deadline for responding to a request for proposal (RFP) for future...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jul 15, 20211 min read
Key operators, investors approved for Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Hard Rock Casino Rockford took another major step toward becoming a reality Wednesday as Illinois Gaming Board officials approved a...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Hard Rock Rockford Gets Approval for Temporary Casino
The Illinois Gaming Board has given developers approval to build a temporary casino in Rockford. That’s according to a statement issued...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Project labor agreement signed for Hard Rock Casino construction
The City of Rockford took another step toward construction of the Hard Rock Casino project on Wednesday. Mayor Tom McNamara met with the...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 17, 20211 min read
Bally’s buys Jumer’s Casino in Rock Island
Jumer’s Casino and Hotel in Rock Island has been sold to Bally’s Corporation for $120 million. The transaction closed on Monday. Jumer’s...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Gary casino shows strong start
With the glitzy grand opening of Northwest Indiana’s newest casino in the mix halfway through the month, the Region’s four gaming...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 15, 20211 min read
Illinois slot routes outpace casinos
Slot machines in Illinois bars, restaurants, truck stops, and convenience stores produced $228.8 million in revenue in May, more than...
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O'Rourke Firm
Jun 10, 20211 min read
Gaming board still working on Danville casino application
Wednesday’s Illinois Gaming Board agenda didn’t include any items regarding Danville’s casino license application. Illinois Gaming Board...
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O'Rourke Firm
May 18, 20211 min read
Newly opened Hard Rock casino already attracting curious guests, serious gamblers
Venessa Hosea-Jones had one thought in mind as she entered the new Hard Rock Northern Indiana Casino. “My hometown is Gary, and I’m back...
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