Illinois casinos generated $167.6m in February revenue, up 18.6% year on year, according to figures published by the Illinois Gaming Board. Slots produced $127.6m, a 17.8% increase, while table games revenue reached $40m, up 21.5%. Rivers Casino Des Plaines had the highest revenue at $41.9m, up 11.4%.
The state figures show operators and investors how Illinois casino revenue changed across gaming categories.
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Illinois casinos generated $181m in April revenue, according to figures from the Illinois Gaming Board. Slot revenue rose 13.6% to $138.7m and table-game revenue increased 4.4% to $42.3m; 13 of the state’s 17 casinos recorded year-on-year growth.
Illinois state Representative Kam Buckner introduced a bill proposing to extend Bally’s Chicago’s temporary casino licence beyond its September 2026 expiry. The proposal allows six months initially, with two possible three-month extensions, potentially keeping the Medinah Temple casino open through September 2027; Bally’s said it remains committed to its permanent casino project.
Reportedly, Emerald Queen Casino in Washington has appointed Richard Harp as chief marketing officer. Harp previously held the vice president of marketing role at Bally’s Chicago and has almost 20 years of gaming industry experience.
Bally’s Chicago paid its $4m annual contribution to the city on 9 September. Bally’s had threatened to withhold payment, alleging that the city had failed to meet its obligations under their Host Community Agreement.
MGM Excavating filed liens in July against Bally’s Chicago and the Chicago Community Builders Collective. The contractor alleges unpaid work through March and seeks more than $3.8m, including sums for two subcontractors. It was reported that Bally’s Chicago had not responded to the filings.