New NFL CBA Makes Soldier Field Betting Lounge More Inevitable
An in-stadium sportsbook could be in place by as soon as this coming season. Read More
Posted on: March 24, 2020 |
MLS Keeps Pace With Latest Coronavirus Pandemic Guidance On Suspended Season
May 10 will be the earliest date that MLS may resume play. Read More
Posted on: March 20, 2020 |
BetRivers Sportsbook In Des Plaines Set To Take First Legal Wagers In Illinois
There will be around 30 sports betting kiosks available for bettors. Read More
Posted on: March 9, 2020 |
Piplsay Study Suggests Broad Support For Legal Sports Betting
Half of the people who participated in the study want legalized sports betting. Read More
Posted on: February 28, 2020 |
Casey Urlacher’s Arrest Shows The Perils Of Illegal Sports Betting In Illinois
Casey Urlacher, the brother of Bears legend Brian Urlacher, was arrested last week. Read More
Posted on: February 24, 2020 |
Pritzker Expects Sportsbooks To Start Taking Action In Time For March Madness
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker believes that the state of Illinois will hit its goal of being up and running by the start of March Madness. Read More
Posted on: February 19, 2020 |
MLS Teams Can Partner With Gambling Companies … sort of. It depends.
The MLS gambling sponsorship ban is as murky as ever as teams look to partner with gambling companies. Read More
Posted on: February 13, 2020 |
Argosy, Grand Victoria And Rivers Casinos Get First Access To Legal Illinois Sports Betting
The state of Illinois awarded three sportsbook licenses to those who applied to get in on the sports betting action. Read More
Posted on: February 5, 2020 |
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Illinois’ Newest Sports Betting Rules
The state of Illinois is working toward legal sports betting. The latest sports betting rules call into question how well that process is coming along, however. In the 66 pages of draft regulations, there is good, bad, and ugly. Unfortunately for Illinoisans, there is more of the latter two categories than the first. What’s good […] Read More
Posted on: January 30, 2020 |
State Grant Sets Example For Addressing Problem Gambling
Every time gambling expands in a state, there are concerns about increased dangers for people with compulsive gambling issues. A recent Centerstone problem gambling grant shows how everyone involved can address that concern. Funds from the state of Illinois will support treatment for such individuals at the nonprofit healthcare organization. Part of those funds will […] Read More
Posted on: January 23, 2020 |