Joe Boozell, Author at PlayIllinois

Will Restrictions Return? Illinois Casinos, Sports Venues Could Feel Brunt Of Latest COVID-19 Wave

COVID-19 cases are rising in Illinois. Over the last week, the state is averaging 1,294 new infections per day. That’s 1,000 more cases per day than at the start of July, per the Chicago Tribune. Hospitalizations statewide are also increasing. The delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread in the US, driving a surge in […]

Posted on: July 27, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

No Wynn For The Windy City: Chicago Casino Project Loses Out On Future Wynn Resorts Bid

Wynn Resorts will not submit a proposal for the Chicago casino license, a spokesman told the Wall Street Journal. The spokesman declined to comment further. Wynn was one of four respondents to the city of Chicago’s original Request For Information (RFI). MGM Resorts, Hard Rock and Rush Street were the others. However, MGM has also […]

Posted on: July 26, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Rivers Casino Customer Charged With Leaving 7-Year-Old Boy Alone In Vehicle

A Schiller Park man was arrested on Sunday for leaving a child in a parked car while going inside of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Cop Receives Harshest Punishment Yet In Gambling Scheme Case Involving Casey Urlacher

Nicholas Stella, one of the defendants in the gambling case involving Casey Urlacher has received over a year of jail time.

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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New Ordinance Would Lift Chicago Sports Betting Ban, A Key Step Toward In-Stadium Sportsbooks

Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett will introduce an ordinance that would allow sports betting in Chicago, one of the largest US cities.

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Blackhawks NHL Draft Odds, Schedule: Chicago’s Already Eventful Offseason Ramps Up This Week

The Blackhawks will choose 11th in the 2021 NHL Draft, and Illinois sportsbooks have odds for the weekend festivities.

Posted on: July 21, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

White Sox Field Of Dreams Game: You Can Bet On It In Illinois, But Only Iowans Can Come

The Field of Dreams game is set to take place near the movie set on Aug. 12, and Illinoisans can bet on the action.

Posted on: July 20, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

NBA Finals Wagering Is Cooling Off, But Options Abound During Dog Days Of Summer Betting In Illinois

The NBA Finals are wrapping up, and July is usually a down sports betting month. But you can bet on the Olympics in Illinois and more.

Posted on: July 19, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Defendants In Illegal Gambling Ring Involving Casey Urlacher Are Getting Off Quite Easy

A few defendants in the illegal sports gambling case involving Casey Urlacher have been sentenced, and their punishments are modest.

Posted on: July 16, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

How Much Potential Revenue Could Illinois Have Made On Online Casino? The Senate Report Is In

The Illinois State Senate has finished its Internet Gaming in Illinois report, detailing how much money could have been generated had online casino been legal prior to the pandemic. And while the numbers are estimates, they are gaudy nonetheless. Report authors estimate that during the 16-month period beginning on Feb. 28, 2020, online casino gaming […]

Posted on: July 15, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Posts by Joe Boozell:

Will Restrictions Return? Illinois Casinos, Sports Venues Could Feel Brunt Of Latest COVID-19 Wave

No Wynn For The Windy City: Chicago Casino Project Loses Out On Future Wynn Resorts Bid

Rivers Casino Customer Charged With Leaving 7-Year-Old Boy Alone In Vehicle

Chicago Cop Receives Harshest Punishment Yet In Gambling Scheme Case Involving Casey Urlacher

New Ordinance Would Lift Chicago Sports Betting Ban, A Key Step Toward In-Stadium Sportsbooks

Blackhawks NHL Draft Odds, Schedule: Chicago’s Already Eventful Offseason Ramps Up This Week

White Sox Field Of Dreams Game: You Can Bet On It In Illinois, But Only Iowans Can Come

NBA Finals Wagering Is Cooling Off, But Options Abound During Dog Days Of Summer Betting In Illinois

Defendants In Illegal Gambling Ring Involving Casey Urlacher Are Getting Off Quite Easy

How Much Potential Revenue Could Illinois Have Made On Online Casino? The Senate Report Is In

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