The Wisconsin poker grinder picked up his biggest tournament cash to date with the victory Steve Buell busted through for the biggest payday of his poker life in the WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Main Event. The Wisconsin resident took down the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em main event in Elgin, Illinois, outlasting a field of 637 entries
Casino industry analyst Christopher Altruda doesn’t see a clear path for iGaming legalization Efforts to legalize online casinos in Illinois are facing significant resistance, making the chances of approval unlikely. Lawmakers have introduced two bills—House Bill 3080 and Senate Bill 1963—in an attempt to regulate internet gambling, but opposition from key industry groups and regulatory
A budget shortfall is helping to raise optimism about iGaming in the state Efforts to legalize online casino gambling in Illinois are gaining momentum as lawmakers push for new legislation. Senator Christina Castro and Representative Edgar Gonzalez have introduced Senate Bill 1963 and House Bill 3080, aiming to establish the Internet Gaming Act. This marks
Two identical bills seeking to legalize iGaming are now in the House and Senate Illinois lawmakers are once again pushing to legalize online casinos, reviving an effort that has been delayed multiple times in recent years. Matching bills introduced in both the House and Senate aim to bring regulated iGaming, including online poker, to the
The governor is once again willing to consider gambling to offset budgetary deficits Illinois Governor JB Pritzker might soon lend his support to the legalization of online casinos, a move that could provide significant financial benefits for the state. Facing a projected $3 billion budget shortfall, the governor has described online casino gambling as “worthy
The casino is preparing for its inauguration, which includes debuting a new poker room Hard Rock Casino Rockford is getting ready to introduce its first-ever poker room as part of its new permanent facility. The casino, located in Rockford, Illinois, is set to open its doors on August 29, pending regulatory approval. This marks a
Two bills that sought to legalize online casinos have seen no recent movement A pair of proposals to legalize iGaming in Illinois failed to pass committee before the end of the legislative last week after lawmakers couldn’t come to a compromise that would put the bills up for a vote. Senate Bill 1565, introduced by
The legislative session is coming to an end with no progress in online gambling Three weeks remain in the Illinois legislative session, and lawmakers still haven’t discussed moving forward with online casino legislation. Rep. Dan Didech, chair of the Illinois House Gaming Committee, failed to add HB2239 to the agenda after one hearing and doesn’t believe it will go further before the
The state’s House of Representatives is now reviewing an iGaming bill Illinois lawmakers are taking another shot at bringing online casinos to the state after legislation to authorize regulated iGaming was introduced in the House. House Bill 2239 was first introduced in 2023 and has now been assigned to the House Gaming Committee. The bill
Illinois lawmakers may redefine what constitutes a temporary casino in the state Bally’s recently revealed its temporary casino in Chicago’s Medinah Temple, planning to leave the property after a permanent facility is built in three years. However, a bill was passed by the state senate on October 24, which permits temporary casinos to stay in
Illinois could introduce online casino and player liquidity in poker next year The prospect of Illinois joining the ranks of states with legal real-money online poker remains alive as two bills filed last February continue to navigate the legislative process in the Illinois General Assembly. The bills look to legalize online poker and casino gaming
Having a criminal record may not be a deal-breaker for those looking for casino jobs On Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1462 (SB 1462), an amendment to the Illinois Gambling Act, allowing individuals with certain felony convictions to seek employment in non-gaming positions at casinos throughout the state. The bill was authored by
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