Push Comes To Shove Over Oak Lawn’s VGT ‘Push Tax’
Thirteen video game terminal operators in the village of Oak Lawn failed to submit tax forms for the "push tax," which went into effect on Jan. 1. Read More
Posted on: August 13, 2020 |
GeoComply Deal Lets DraftKings Illinois Customers Sign Up Online While On-Site
DraftKings Sportsbook recruits GeoComply to let new Illinois sports bettors register online while visiting DraftKings at Casino Queen. Read More
Posted on: August 11, 2020 |
DraftKings, FanDuel Offer Enticing NBA Promos For Season Restart
NBA restarts the season on July 30. Bettors can venture into Indiana to wager on NBA games legally at DraftKings and FanDuel. Read More
Posted on: July 30, 2020 |
Cubs, White Sox Preview: South-Siders Earn Buzz Thanks To Splashy Offseason
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Chicago White Sox will welcome the Minnesota Twins on MLB opening night. Read More
Posted on: July 24, 2020 |
Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money
Illinois Lottery responds to backlog of prize winners during pandemic and plans to reopen four out of five claim centers by appointment only next week. Read More
Posted on: July 22, 2020 |
Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino
The Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria has permanently laid off some employees. Parent company Boyd Gaming sent out WARN letters in May. Read More
Posted on: July 16, 2020 |
Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million
One bettor at BetRivers' Illinois sportsbook took home over $1 million, mostly thanks to Collin Morikawa's Workday Charity Open upset. Read More
Posted on: July 14, 2020 |
New Illinois Bettors Mostly Taking A Swing At Golf Wagers
BetRivers is the first mobile sportsbook available to Illinois bettors, and the action so far is on international soccer betting and recent PGA golf events. Read More
Posted on: July 13, 2020 |
Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year
The Illinois Legislature will allow video gaming terminals at state fairs. However, because of the pandemic, fair-goers won't get to play them until 2021. Read More
Posted on: July 9, 2020 |
DraftKings Sportsbook Fast-Tracks Illinois Access With Casino Queen Deal
DraftKings heads to Illinois as it partners with Casino Queen, avoiding the standard 18-month approval period for online sportsbooks. Read More
Posted on: July 2, 2020 |