Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort opens in Southern Illinois, sends $25 million to the state – State Journal-Register (Springfield)

This is the fourth casino to open in recent years that was authorized by a 2019 gambling expansion law that was a centerpiece of Gov. JB Pritzker’s first term. Each casino is required to contribute one-time fees within 30 days of opening to the Rebuild Illinois fund. In addition, casino visitors bring in millions of dollars to the state and to local governments. In July, casinos allocated $38.3 million for taxes on admissions and gambling – with $30.7 million set aside for the state and $7.6 million for local governments.