Joe Boozell, Author at PlayIllinois

Loyola Chicago Vs. Oregon State Odds: Preview, Analysis Of Sweet 16 Matchup

Loyola Chicago takes on Oregon State in the Sweet 16 on Saturdays, and the Ramblers are clear favorites over the Beavers.

Posted on: March 25, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Sports Wagering-Centric Radio Station ‘The Bet’ Coming To Chicago Airwaves

Entercom is introducing "The Bet," to Chicago, a new radio station that will feature national sports betting programming.

Posted on: March 25, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Could An Online Casino Market Gain Steam In Illinois?

There is an online casino bill in Illinois. With how quickly sports betting has grown in IL, what could we expect from the former?

Posted on: March 24, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Sportsbooks Cleaned Up On Loyola-Chicago Win Over Illinois, Despite No Action From Illinoisans

You couldn't bet on Illinois vs. Loyola-Chicago in Illinois, but other states could. And the betting public was all over the Illini.

Posted on: March 23, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Conducts Anonymous Online Survey To Better Understand Problem Gambling

It's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and Illinois is looking into bettors' habits for the first time in over two decades.

Posted on: March 22, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Live From Illinois’ First March Madness Game You Can’t Bet On

No. 1 seed Illinois (-22.5) takes on Drexel in March Madness, but Illinoisans can't bet on their home team due to state rules.

Posted on: March 19, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

As Chicago MLB Teams Prepare For Fans, Baseball Bettors Warm Up With Preseason Wagers

Baseball season is just two weeks away, and the Chicago Cubs and White Sox will allow fans at 20% capacity at their stadiums.

Posted on: March 18, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Casino Update: Mayor Lightfoot Invites Biggest Las Vegas Names To Apply

Chicago could choose its casino operator by the end of 2021, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot is eyeing the biggest names in Las Vegas.

Posted on: March 18, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Bears Super Bowl Odds Fall Immediately After Signing Andy Dalton

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with Andy Dalton on Tuesday afternoon, and frankly, it’s a surprise that Twitter is still functional in the Chicagoland area as of Wednesday morning. Jokes aside, most Bears fans were extremely disappointed to learn the news, especially after the Bears had been linked to Russell Wilson for weeks. Instead, […]

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | | Joe Boozell