Illinois extends Bally’s casino operations as Waukegan license lawsuit continues

Temporary casinos in Chicago and Waukegan will remain open longer after Illinois regulators approved extensions, allowing operations to continue while permanent resorts are built and a tribal-backed legal challenge tied to the Waukegan license remains unresolved. The decision keeps gaming activity running at both locations while work continues on their permanent casino developments. The board approved steps tied to provisions contained in the state’s Revenue Omnibus Bill, which is still awaiting