Derek Helling, Author at Play Illinois

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 | | Derek Helling

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 | | Derek Helling

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 | | Derek Helling

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 | | Derek Helling

Chicago casino already missing deadlines

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 | | Derek Helling

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 | | Derek Helling

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 | | Derek Helling

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 | | Derek Helling

Illinois sports betting at Wrigley Field

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 | | Derek Helling