Derek Helling, Author at PlayIllinois

No Penalty On The Play: DraftKings, FanDuel Avoid Wait For Illinois Licensure

The Illinois online sports betting landscape has again expanded, with both DraftKings and FanDuel receiving permits to accept wagers from Illinoisans.

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance

PointsBet Sportsbook has regulatory approval to go ahead with both online and retail operations in the Prairie State as the new market takes shape.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses

Illinois casinos and VLT rooms could lose their licenses if they don't uphold the state's COVID-19 precautions, according to the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Feds Get First Conviction Of Illegal Gambling Ring Tied To Casey Urlacher

An illegal gambling ring that Casey Urlacher allegedly took part in has seen its first member convicted, with perhaps more to come.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Despite Lack Of Sports Betting, Illinois Officials Pitch Chicago As NHL Hub City

Local officials are trying to sell Chicago as an NHL hub city despite the lack of local sports betting options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

BetRivers Sportsbook Live In Illinois With No In-Person Strings Attached

Capitalizing on Gov. Pritzker's executive order suspending in-person registration, BetRivers IL online sportsbook went live on Thursday.

Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Gaming Board Sets Stage For Illinois Casinos To Reopen

The state gaming board approved an Illinois casinos reopening plan during its meeting on Thursday, perhaps leading to a late-June return.

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Pritzker Suspends In-Person Registration For Online Sports Betting

Gov. JB Pritzker has temporarily suspended the in-person registration requirement for online sports betting amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted on: June 5, 2020 | | Derek Helling

New Gaming Rule Could Be A Shortcut For FanDuel And DraftKings Getting In IL

The timeline for the launch of online sportsbooks may have grown shorter thanks to a recent emergency rule change by the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: May 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Legislature Takes Another Swing At Amending Tax Code For Future Chicago Casino

The law currently imposes an additional privilege tax of 33.3% on the future operators of a casino in Chicago.

Posted on: May 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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No Penalty On The Play: DraftKings, FanDuel Avoid Wait For Illinois Licensure

Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance

Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses

Feds Get First Conviction Of Illegal Gambling Ring Tied To Casey Urlacher

Despite Lack Of Sports Betting, Illinois Officials Pitch Chicago As NHL Hub City

BetRivers Sportsbook Live In Illinois With No In-Person Strings Attached

Gaming Board Sets Stage For Illinois Casinos To Reopen

Pritzker Suspends In-Person Registration For Online Sports Betting

New Gaming Rule Could Be A Shortcut For FanDuel And DraftKings Getting In IL

Illinois Legislature Takes Another Swing At Amending Tax Code For Future Chicago Casino

Bally’s Chicago Construction Schedule In Jeopardy Due to Unapproved Contractor

Illinois Senate Bill Would Allow State Lottery To Regulate Courier Services

Bally’s Changes Terms for Investment in Chicago Resort to Address Lawsuit

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Forced to Close Due to Ohio River Floodwaters

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals