Mega Millions jackpot swells to $942M; Hopes are high in the South Loop

Customers headed inside the BP station in the South Loop Friday to purchase what they believe will be the winning Mega Millions ticket. 

Mega Millions jackpot swells to $940 million
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The Mega Millions jackpot was closing in on $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night?s drawing.

Man charged after cheating Rivers Casino out of $1K: police

A man was charged after cheating at a baccarat table earlier this month at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.

Massachusetts man wins $25K for life lottery prize — six times

Raymond Roberts Sr. won the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky for Life game, which awards $25,000 a year for a minimum of 20 years. But he won the prize six times in one drawing after buying six tickets with the same numbers.

New Chicago casino gets final zoning approval
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Chicago City Council voted to approve zoning for the $1.7 billion Bally's casino in River West Wednesday.

Chicago casino approved by City Council

Chicago City Council voted to approve zoning for the $1.7 billion Bally's casino in River West Wednesday.

Casino zoning clears Chicago City Council panel after minority hiring assurances

Zoning for a Bally’s casino in Chicago got the blessing Tuesday of a City Council committee as a key alderperson accepted the company’s promises to hire minorities.

Proposed Chicago casino endorsed by city planning commission
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The city?s planning agency Monday approved zoning for the proposed Bally?s casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, a step in the $1.7 billion project?s journey through government approvals.

Proposed Chicago casino endorsed by city planning commission Monday

The city’s planning agency Monday approved zoning for the proposed Bally’s casino at Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, a step in the $1.7 billion project’s journey through government approvals.

Illinois sets record with more than $1 billion wagered on sports in October

Illinois bettors plunked down more than $1 billion on sports in October, a new record for the state’s young sports betting industry and one of the highest monthly figures recorded anywhere in the U.S. since the industry was legalized, gambling regulators announced Thursday.