Joe Boozell

Joe Boozell has also been a college sports writer for NCAA.com since 2015. His work has also appeared in Bleacher Report, FoxSports.com and NBA.com. Growing up, Boozell squared off against both Anthony Davis and Frank Kaminsky in the Chicagoland basketball scene ... you can imagine how that went.

Posts by Joe Boozell:

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We’re Halfway There: Checking In On White Sox, Cubs World Series Odds

The Second City’s two baseball teams are trending in opposite directions as the second half of the MLB season nears. On one hand, we have the White Sox, who are 54-35 and own the best winning percentage in the American League despite a rash of injuries. On the other, we have the Cubs, who have […]

Posted on: July 14, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Zalewski: $20 Million Mobile-Only Sports Betting License Will Be A Tough Sell

Lawmaker Zalewski confirms pinning down a sportsbook operator to pay the $20 million mobile-only sports betting license fee is unlikely to happen.

Posted on: July 13, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Lightfoot On Chicago Casino Operator: There Are No Hometown Favorites

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot spoke about the Chicago casino project, and stressed that the city won't play favorites in the bidding process.

Posted on: July 12, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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DraftKings Has Migrated To SBTech In Illinois, Giving Sports Bettors Another Lines Option

DraftKings has migrated tech platforms to SBTech in Illinois, meaning bettors in the state will have new lines from which to choose.

Posted on: July 9, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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FanDuel Made A Killing In Illinois In May Despite Overall Handle Dropping. How?

While DraftKings typically leads all Illinois sportsbooks in handle each month, it’s FanDuel Illinois that consistently makes the most money of any operator in the state. In 2021, FanDuel profited the most of all the sportsbooks in Illinois in four out of five months. That’s despite only leading in handle once. The Illinois Gaming Board’s […]

Posted on: July 8, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Can You Bet On The Tokyo Olympics In Illinois? Here’s What We Know

The Tokyo Olympics are almost here, and for the first time, you can legally bet on the action at Illinois sportsbooks.

Posted on: July 7, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Bucks Vs. Suns: Sportsbooks Promos, Odds Deliver Less Fear Of The Deer

The Suns are taking on the Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals, and we have odds, analysis and the best promos at Illinois sportsbooks.

Posted on: July 6, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Illinois Sports Betting Handle Dips In May, But Still A Comfortable No. 2 In US

We have Illinois May sports betting handle and revenue numbers, and the Land of Lincoln saw a decrease once again.

Posted on: July 6, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Illinois College Athletes Can Now Profit Off Of NIL, But Sports Gambling Endorsements Are Prohibited

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure that allows college athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness.

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Live Updates: Chicago Bears Bear Down On Arlington Park Bid

The Chicago Bears could move to Arlington Heights, and the situation is developing. We have the latest updates, quotes and news here.

Posted on: July 1, 2021 | | Joe Boozell