Discussions between Johnson and aldermen over legalized video gambling mark the first major efforts to amend the budget ...

Bally's Corporation (NYSE:BALY) is in active talks with Chicago officials about installing slot machines at both the high-traffic O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. The ...

The Windy City may soon be dishing out windfalls to travelers, as each Chicago airport could be lined with slot machines in the near future to help generate revenue. City officials are exploring this ...

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Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski made that surprise announcement during the first day of City Council hearings on Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed $16.6 billion budget. She said gambling giant ...

Pop quiz: How many U.S. airports have slot machines operating among the departure and arrival gates? The answer is two: Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas and Reno-Tahoe International ...

Even though slot machines and gambling machines are “close substitutes,” Chicago would collect just 5.15% from video gambling machine terminal revenue, far below the around 20% it collects from slot ...

Chicago’s two major airports are gearing up to become the third and fourth U.S. airports to offer slot machines. Legislation approved in 2019 for a first-ever Chicago casino also allows slot machines ...