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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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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O'Rourke Firm
- Apr 25, 2021
- 1 min
Chicago seeks developer to open city’s first casino by 2025
Chicago is laying its cards on the table and officially seeking bids to build the first casino in the nation’s third-largest city. City...
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