Joe Boozell, Author at PlayIllinois

License Denial Due To Shooting Incident Shouldn’t Delay Hard Rock Casino Progress

The Illinois Gaming Board denied Hard Rock Rockford's temporary casino license, but it appears they have found a solution.

Posted on: May 11, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Poker Rooms Could Reopen Any Day Now

All of Illinois' poker rooms in Illinois remain closed due to COVID-19, but the state is planning to fully reopen on June 11.

Posted on: May 10, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Sets All-Time Betting Record For March, The Last Month Of Online Registration

Illinois set another sports betting monthly handle record, but it's likely downhill from here, as in-person registration came back in April.

Posted on: May 10, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Horses Or Bears? Tension Brews Between Churchill Downs-Arlington Heights Amid Sale

Arlington International Racecourse is up for sale, but city officials are trying to restrict Churchill Downs' selling options.

Posted on: May 7, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

William Hill May Rebrand To Caesars In Illinois, But Will The Name Change Make A Difference?

Caesars Entertainment's buyout of William Hill could mean sports bettors will see a Caesars Sportsbook in Illinois.

Posted on: May 6, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Take Me Out To The Ballgame And More: Illinois Hopes To ‘Fully Reopen’ By July 4

Mayor Lori Lightfoot has set a goal of fully reopening Chicago by July 4. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is hopeful that the entire state can follow suit. During a press conference Tuesday, Lightfoot said she wants Chicago to be “one of the first cities to fully and safely reopen in the nation.” Currently, Illinois is […]

Posted on: May 5, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Winning Chicago Casino Bidder Could Land Slots At Midway, O’Hare Airports

Are slot machines coming to O'Hare and Midway? A Chicago casino operator would have the ability to run slot machines at the airports.

Posted on: May 4, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Justin Fields Props, Odds: Market Bullish On New Bears QB’s Rookie Of The Year Chances

Illinois sportsbooks have prop odds listed for new Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields. Could he be the Rookie of the Year in 2021?

Posted on: May 3, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

MGM Resorts Calls Chicago ‘Complicated,’ Likely To Pass On Casino Bid

MGM Resorts said recently that the operator likely won't bid for a Chicago casino license. Status of BetMGM Sportsbook Illinois unknown.

Posted on: April 30, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Who’s For, Who’s Against The Most Significant Illinois Gaming Proposals

The Illinois House Executive Committee met on April 28 to discuss “gaming proposals.” The most significant gaming items were on the agenda: online casino legislation, in-person sports betting registration and betting on in-state college teams, to name a few. As you might expect, these topics have proponents and opponents. In some cases, we know specific […]

Posted on: April 30, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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Posts by Joe Boozell:

License Denial Due To Shooting Incident Shouldn’t Delay Hard Rock Casino Progress

Illinois Poker Rooms Could Reopen Any Day Now

Illinois Sets All-Time Betting Record For March, The Last Month Of Online Registration

Horses Or Bears? Tension Brews Between Churchill Downs-Arlington Heights Amid Sale

William Hill May Rebrand To Caesars In Illinois, But Will The Name Change Make A Difference?

Take Me Out To The Ballgame And More: Illinois Hopes To ‘Fully Reopen’ By July 4

Winning Chicago Casino Bidder Could Land Slots At Midway, O’Hare Airports

Justin Fields Props, Odds: Market Bullish On New Bears QB’s Rookie Of The Year Chances

MGM Resorts Calls Chicago ‘Complicated,’ Likely To Pass On Casino Bid

Who’s For, Who’s Against The Most Significant Illinois Gaming Proposals

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