Joe Boozell, Author at PlayIllinois

Bears Vs. Lions Betting Preview: Line Moves Toward Chicago With Key Detroit Injury

The Bears are underdogs at the Lions on Sunday, but star Detroit WR Kenny Golladay's status is in doubt, moving the line toward Chicago.

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

FanDuel Spreads The Love To Illinois Sports Bettors For NFL Week 1

FanDuel is encouraging users to bet on the Rams in its 'Spread The Love' promotion. The line will increase for every 5,000 people who bet the Rams.

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

More Illinois DraftKings Ads On The Way, Now At Video Gaming Terminals

DraftKings has struck a deal with Accel to serve ads to Illinois customers at video gaming terminals. Accel owns more than 2,300 locations in the state.

Posted on: September 10, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

10 Days And Counting: Will COVID-19 Surge Keep Illinois Mobile Registration Alive?

Illinois' COVID-19 cases are the highest they've been since May, and Sept. 19 looms as the date that mobile betting registration could end.

Posted on: September 9, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Bears 2020 Betting Preview: Trubisky Named Starter … For Now

The Chicago Bears enter the 2020 NFL season with middling expectations, names Mitch Trubisky over Nick Foles as starting QB.

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Unibet Sportsbook Comes To Illinois After Securing Market Access With Penn

Unibet has secured market access in Illinois via a partnership with Penn National Gaming. The online sportsbook has a partnership with Argosy Casino.

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Michael Jordan Joins DraftKings Board Of Directors, Stock Soars

Michael Jordan will join DraftKings' board of directors and take an unspecified equity stake in the company.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Takes Key Step In Downtown Casino Project, But Don’t Hold Your Breath

The city of Chicago issued a request for information (RFI) on Aug. 27 to seek creative ideas for its coveted downtown casino project. Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to hear strategies from casino operators and real estate developers. However, there is plenty to figure out. According to Lightfoot, a downtown casino could be a massively profitable […]

Posted on: September 1, 2020 | | Joe Boozell