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:

Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money

Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money

Illinois Lottery responds to backlog of prize winners during pandemic and plans to reopen four out of five claim centers by appointment only next week.

Posted on: July 22, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino

Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino

The Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria has permanently laid off some employees. Parent company Boyd Gaming sent out WARN letters in May.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million

Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million

One bettor at BetRivers' Illinois sportsbook took home over $1 million, mostly thanks to Collin Morikawa's Workday Charity Open upset.

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

New Illinois Bettors Mostly Taking A Swing At Golf Wagers

New Illinois Bettors Mostly Taking A Swing At Golf Wagers

BetRivers is the first mobile sportsbook available to Illinois bettors, and the action so far is on international soccer betting and recent PGA golf events.

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year

Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year

The Illinois Legislature will allow video gaming terminals at state fairs. However, because of the pandemic, fair-goers won't get to play them until 2021.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

DraftKings Sportsbook Fast-Tracks Illinois Access With Casino Queen Deal

DraftKings Sportsbook Fast-Tracks Illinois Access With Casino Queen Deal

DraftKings heads to Illinois as it partners with Casino Queen, avoiding the standard 18-month approval period for online sportsbooks.

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace

IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace

It's been nine months since Hard Rock submitted its plans for a Rockford, IL casino, but there is still no response from the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: June 28, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Casinos May Reopen Soon; Here’s What To Expect

Illinois Casinos May Reopen Soon; Here’s What To Expect

Phase four of the Restore Illinois plan may allow Illinois casinos to reopen with guidelines set by the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

When will MLB return be back date

When Will MLB Return, And Assuming It Does, What Will It Look Like?

Negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA are off to a rocky start.

Posted on: May 21, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois casinos

Illinois Casinos Have Lost An Estimated $100 Million Since Mid-March

The new target date for limited reopenings is June 1.

Posted on: May 11, 2020 | | Joe Boozell