Morikawa Bettor’s Parlay Streak Continues–But At What Cost?
An Illinois parlay winner has defied the odds and collected over $1.1 million this week on several wagers, but that doesn't mean it's an easy feat Read More
Posted on: August 13, 2020 |
Opinion: In-Person Registration At DraftKings Reveals Mandate Was More About Punishment, Not Security
The launch of DraftKings in-person registration model for Illinois sports betting makes it painfully obvious the mandate had nothing to do with security. Read More
Posted on: August 12, 2020 |
Big Zero: Big Ten’s Pending Decision To Cancel Football Will Affect IL Sportsbooks
With the Big Ten college football season reportedly pushed to the spring, if it happens at all, Illinois sportsbooks need to adjust their approach. Read More
Posted on: August 10, 2020 |
Churchill Downs Not High On Its Future At Arlington International Racecourse
The possibility of an Arlington International Racecourse sale is at an all-time high, as its current owner Churchill Downs eyes opportunities elsewhere. Read More
Posted on: August 7, 2020 |
DraftKings Launches In Illinois, But Will In-Person Registration Keep It From Becoming Royalty?
The DraftKings Illinois launch came well ahead of the expiration of the state's in-person registration requirement, but the sportsbook will still feel it. Read More
Posted on: August 5, 2020 |
William Hill Opens Sportsbook At Grand Victoria Casino In Illinois
Illinoisans, you now have a second option for legal brick-and-mortar sports betting. William Hill Illinois has started accepting wagers. Read More
Posted on: August 3, 2020 |
PointsBet Sportsbook Gets Cleared To Land In Illinois
The Illinois Gaming Board approved a master sports wagering license for Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, meaning PointsBet Sportsbook Illinois is coming. Read More
Posted on: July 30, 2020 |
Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets
The sudden disappearance of PGA betting, NASCAR betting, and other markets at Illinois sportsbooks on Monday has resulted in mass confusion. Read More
Posted on: July 28, 2020 |
Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement
The return of in-person registration for online betting in Illinois is about more than whether or not brick-and-mortar casinos are open. Read More
Posted on: July 27, 2020 |
DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois
A recently announced Casino Queen name change will incorporate DraftKings into the facility's name, which enables a workaround to an IL rule. Read More
Posted on: July 23, 2020 |