Big obstacles remain before Chicago gets long-awaited casino Even though Illinois lawmakers have finally approved a Chicago casino, the city faces major obstacles before anyone can place betsFILE - In this Nov. 12, 2019 file photo, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot talks to reporters after meeting with House Democrats at the state Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. Even though Illinois lawmakers have finally approved a Chicago casino, the city faces major obstacles before anyone can place any bets. Even though Illinois lawmakers have finally approved a Chicago casino, the city faces major obstacles before anyone can place any bets. Though Chicago could use some positions for airport slots, a Chicago casino could rival those on the Las Vegas Strip. State experts agree the Chicago casino will easily outperform Illinois’ highest-grossing casino, Rivers Casinos in the suburb of Des Plaines, which generated $440 million last year with its 1,200 gambling positions.

Source: ABC News November 30, 2019 14:15 UTC