From handyman to millionaire: Queens man takes home $476M
A 71-year-old man from Queens just won the $476-million lottery jackpot!
A 71-year-old man from Queens just won the $476-million lottery jackpot!
Former DCFS manager accused of stealing at least $1.6M in day care funds
A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services manager will face charges for stealing over a million dollars in fund meant for day care services. Shauntelle Pridgeon was accused of spending the fraudulently obtained money on gambling.
A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services manager will face charges for stealing over a million dollars in fund meant for day care services. Shauntelle Pridgeon was accused of spending the fraudulently obtained money on gambling.
Illinois Lottery jackpot hits $15.9M ahead of Monday drawing
The largest Illinois Lottery jackpot in nearly three years is on the line Monday night, when players have the chance to scoop up nearly $16 million.
The largest Illinois Lottery jackpot in nearly three years is on the line Monday night, when players have the chance to scoop up nearly $16 million.
Questions remain about rules involving sports betting
More questions remain about the rules surrounding legalized sports betting five years after a Supreme Court decision led to a majority of U.S. states legalizing it.
More questions remain about the rules surrounding legalized sports betting five years after a Supreme Court decision led to a majority of U.S. states legalizing it.
Bally's releases renderings of planned $1.7B Chicago casino development
New renderings of Bally's Chicago casino were released on Thursday.
New renderings of Bally's Chicago casino were released on Thursday.
Bally's releases renderings of planned Chicago casino development
New renderings of Bally's Chicago casino were released on Thursday.
New renderings of Bally's Chicago casino were released on Thursday.
NFL suspends 5 players for gambling policy violation
The players are suspended through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games last year.
The players are suspended through at least the conclusion of the 2023 season for betting on NFL games last year.
Illinois Lottery player makes history with $1M winning ticket
Check your tickets, because you may be $1 million richer.
Check your tickets, because you may be $1 million richer.
Illinois Lottery player wins $1M on Good Friday with Lucky Day Lotto ticket
An Illinois Lottery player won $1 million on Good Friday with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket.
An Illinois Lottery player won $1 million on Good Friday with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket.
Florida mom wins $2 million lottery prize after taking out life savings to help daughter battling cancer
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
A Florida mother who took out her life savings to help her daughter who was battling breast cancer recently won $2 million from a lottery scratch-off game.
Sports betting, March Madness collide in Vegas
Sixty-eight million Americans are expected to place bets on March Madness games when it?s all said and done. That?s 18 million more people betting compared to last month?s Super Bowl.
Sixty-eight million Americans are expected to place bets on March Madness games when it?s all said and done. That?s 18 million more people betting compared to last month?s Super Bowl.
'Are you really winning?' Campaign aims to help gamblers in Illinois
As March Madness games begin again, an outreach program is offering assistance to those who struggle with gambling addiction.
As March Madness games begin again, an outreach program is offering assistance to those who struggle with gambling addiction.
Reality intrudes on plans for esports gaming centers in and near downtown Chicago
Going back just a few years and especially during the hard grip of the pandemic, esports was touted as the next big thing. For some in real estate, it therefore became the next big idea.
Going back just a few years and especially during the hard grip of the pandemic, esports was touted as the next big thing. For some in real estate, it therefore became the next big idea.
California man sues $2B Powerball winner, claims ticket was stolen: report
Could this be a case of Powerball ticket poaching? A man claims the $2.04B ticket was stolen from him and has filed a lawsuit.
Could this be a case of Powerball ticket poaching? A man claims the $2.04B ticket was stolen from him and has filed a lawsuit.
Temporary Bally's casino in River North hiring 300 dealers
Bally's is looking to hire 300 dealers for its temporary casino in River North.
Bally's is looking to hire 300 dealers for its temporary casino in River North.
Illinois Lottery: Players won nearly $2.5B in prizes last year
Illinois is seeing green thanks to larger lottery jackpots.
Illinois is seeing green thanks to larger lottery jackpots.
Illinois Lottery: Players won nearly $2.5B in prizes last year
Illinois is seeing green thanks to larger lottery jackpots.
Illinois is seeing green thanks to larger lottery jackpots.
Waukegan opens temporary casino Friday night
Lake County's first casino will open Friday night.
Lake County's first casino will open Friday night.
Illinois lottery player wins over $1M
An Illinois lottery player won over a million dollars this week!
An Illinois lottery player won over a million dollars this week!
New Waukegan casino set to open on Friday
The casino has three restaurants, a sportsbook, one thousand slot machines, and dozens of table games.
The casino has three restaurants, a sportsbook, one thousand slot machines, and dozens of table games.