Tax Rates Threaten New Chicago Casino, Sportsbook
An exorbitant tax structure might prevent a new Chicago casino project from even being undertaken, according to a feasibility study,
Posted on: August 26, 2019 |
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New Chicago Casino Site List Narrowed To 5 Locations
A new Chicago casino site list for a study on the feasibility of such a facility includes five potential locations on the south and west sides of town.
Posted on: August 21, 2019 |
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What The Penn National Deal Means For Illinois Sports Betting
When sports betting in Illinois goes live, it's clear that the Stars Group and Fox Bet will be involved thanks to a recently announced Penn National deal.
Posted on: August 13, 2019 |
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Sportsbooks Don’t Give Illinois A Fighting Chance For 2020 College Football Playoff
A review of the 2020 playoff odds for the University of Illinois shows that none of the sportsbooks around the country give the Fighting Illini much of a chance.
Posted on: August 6, 2019 |
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Bears 2020 Super Bowl Odds: Sportsbooks Anything But Bearish On Chicago
The Chicago Bears start training camp soon, and a review of the Bears 2020 Super Bowl sports betting odds show Chicago is among the favorites.
Posted on: July 31, 2019 |
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Missed Deadline Threatens To Delay New Chicago Casino
The deadline passed to hire a firm to conduct a feasibility study for the new Chicago casino, putting the project behind schedule before it begins.
Posted on: July 24, 2019 |
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Illinois Casino Revenue Up $4 Million From April, But Down For 2019
Gambling in the Land of Lincoln fared better in May, but the overall Illinois casino revenue situation for 2019 is still a net loss. The Illinois Gaming Board’s casino report for May shows an improvement from April. As compared to May 2018 and 2018 as a whole, however, numbers are still lacking. Illinois casino revenue […]
Posted on: July 15, 2019 |
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Illinois Start Your Engines: Gov. Signs Gambling Expansion and Sports Betting Bill
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has added his signature to an Illinois gambling expansion bill that will result in new casinos and legal sports betting in Illinois.
Posted on: July 9, 2019 |
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Illinois Sports Betting: A Chicago Sky Betting Guide
When IL sports betting rolls out, take note of the Chicago Sky improving offense and consider taking the over. More in our Chicago Sky betting guide.
Posted on: June 26, 2019 |
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Wrigley Field Headlining Illinois Sports Betting & Gambling Expansions
An Illinois bill to expand gambling awaits the governor's signature. In anticipation of that, interested parties like the Chicago Cubs are making moves.
Posted on: June 18, 2019 |
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