Joe Boozell, Author at PlayIllinois

North Shore Butcher Gets Prison Time, Must Pay $1.4M In Taxes For Illegal Sports Betting Business

Domenic Poeta, a North Shore butcher, must pay $1.4 million in taxes he avoided while running an illegal sports gambling ring.

Posted on: December 1, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Bears Vs. Lions Odds, Preview: Detroit Just Fired Its Coach And GM, Is Chicago Next?

The Bears are, somehow, favored in their next game. That's because it's against the Lions, but is there any reason to have faith in Chicago?

Posted on: November 30, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Big Ten Basketball Odds, Preview: Tough Year To Miss Out On Betting On Illinois

You can't bet on Illinois basketball in the Prairie State, but it figures to be a banner year for Big Ten basketball. Here are the preseason odds.

Posted on: November 24, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Bears-Packers Odds, Betting Preview: Can It Get Any Worse For Chicago This Week?

The oddsmakers aren't giving the Bears much of a chance against the Packers on Sunday Night Football. Here are the lines for the Week 12 clash.

Posted on: November 23, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Golden Nugget Gains Illinois Market Access, Partners With Danville Development

Golden Nugget is likely coming to Illinois, pending the Illinois Gaming Board approving a Danville casino. Is this good news for online casino?

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Will BetMGM Come To Illinois? FanDuel-Fairmount Deal Could Be Invite In Disguise

The Fairmount-FanDuel horse track rebranding would make space for another Illinois sportsbook. Will BetMGM Sportsbook claim the Par-A-Dice sports betting license?

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Odds: Who’s The Most Likely Pick At No. 4?

The Chicago Bulls overhauled their front office in the offseason. Here's what to expect going into Wednesday night's NBA Draft.

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Live Updates: Pritzker To Remove Mask Mandate

With COVID-19 restrictions, the status of Illinois casinos is ever-changing. We have what you need to know before you visit an IL casino or sportsbook.

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Where Illinois’ $305 Million Sports Betting Market Stands, And Where It May Be Headed

We now have a larger sample size of the Illinois sports betting market, and it has a bright future based on early returns.

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Fairmount Park To Rebrand, Will Become FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing

FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing will replace Fairmount Park Racetrack in downstate Illinois once renovations are complete.

Posted on: November 16, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

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North Shore Butcher Gets Prison Time, Must Pay $1.4M In Taxes For Illegal Sports Betting Business

Bears Vs. Lions Odds, Preview: Detroit Just Fired Its Coach And GM, Is Chicago Next?

Big Ten Basketball Odds, Preview: Tough Year To Miss Out On Betting On Illinois

Bears-Packers Odds, Betting Preview: Can It Get Any Worse For Chicago This Week?

Golden Nugget Gains Illinois Market Access, Partners With Danville Development

Will BetMGM Come To Illinois? FanDuel-Fairmount Deal Could Be Invite In Disguise

Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Odds: Who’s The Most Likely Pick At No. 4?

Live Updates: Pritzker To Remove Mask Mandate

Where Illinois’ $305 Million Sports Betting Market Stands, And Where It May Be Headed

Fairmount Park To Rebrand, Will Become FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing

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