{"id":902205,"date":"2026-06-30T03:27:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T03:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/902205\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T03:27:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T03:27:16","slug":"ballys-casino-chicago-news-company-says-it-hired-lori-lightfoots-law-firm-rkf-global-in-possible-suit-against-city-of-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/902205\/","title":{"rendered":"Bally’s casino Chicago news: Company says it hired Lori Lightfoot’s law firm RKF Global in possible suit against City of Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team \"WLS<\/p>\n

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 3:14AM<\/p>\n

\"Bally's<\/p>\n

CHICAGO (WLS) — Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s law firm is joining the legal battle over video gaming in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Bally’s casino says it hired the firm, RKF Global, to represent them in a possible lawsuit against the city.<\/p>\n

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24\/7. Click here to watch<\/a><\/p>\n

The company is questioning the city’s push to allow video poker and other gambling devices at bars and restaurants in the city.<\/p>\n

Bally’s is building a permanent casino in the city’s River West neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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