George Myers

George Myers is a writer with extensive experience in both news and sports reporting. He has primarily covered baseball and football, along with the intersection of sports and lawmaking.

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Illinois VGT Parlors Aim To Reopen With Safety Measures Starting June 26

Illinois VGT Parlors Aim To Reopen With Safety Measures Starting June 26

There are no hard and fast dates yet, but it looks like the first Illinois VGT facilities could open before the end of June.

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | George Myers

PointsBet Illinois sports betting casino

PointsBet Eyes Month Of July For Retail Launch In Illinois

PointsBet then announced its first Illinois partnership in July 2019, a 20-year agreement with Hawthorne Race Course near downtown Chicago.

Posted on: May 6, 2020 | | George Myers

Illinois casino slot machine

What Does A Post-Pandemic Future Look Like For Illinois Casinos?

Video gaming will be key in the coming months and years.

Posted on: April 23, 2020 | | George Myers

Chicago casino tax

Illinois Gaming Board Meeting Postponed, State Casinos Closed Indefinitely

An early May reopening looks unlikely.

Posted on: April 16, 2020 | | George Myers