Matt Boecker

Matt Boecker is a 2020 graduate of Northern Illinois University hailing from Chicago. Boecker specializes in coverage of sports betting and legalization. Former teammates and coworkers describe him as a nice guy who tries hard and loves the game.

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The Temporary, Waukegan

Reps For New Waukegan Casino Excited About Opening And What’s To Come

A Circa sportsbook and the opening of two more restaurants is still to come at The Temporary by American Place in Waukegan.

Posted on: April 13, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Basketball

Chicago Bulls Looking To Extend Season With Play-In Victory

Chicago finished 10th and barely qualified for a Play-In game vs. the Raptors on Wednesday in Toronto to attempt to qualify for the playoffs.

Posted on: April 11, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

The Temporary interior view with words inside the newest illinois casino

I Visited The Temporary Casino In Waukegan, And Here’s My Review

On the outside, The Temporary by American Place looks like a massive hay barn. But once you step inside, the newest Illinois casino exceeded my expectations. On a Wednesday afternoon in late March, I took a trip to The Temporary in Waukegan to see it for myself. I live in Chicago, and the drive there […]

Posted on: April 10, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Pop-Up Notification

Illinois Problem Gambling Bill Gets Unanimous Approval In Senate

If passed, the law would require Illinois sportsbooks to deliver a pop-up message every hour to make gamblers aware of how much they've bet.

Posted on: April 3, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

TCU Damion Baugh (10), Gonzaga Anton Watson (22)

TCU Miracle Shot A Reminder There’s No Place For Bettors To Harass Athletes

A miracle last-second bucket by TCU’s Damion Baugh in a losing effort sent some sports bettors into an unacceptable tirade.

Posted on: March 21, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball

Northwestern Men’s Team Making Second NCAA March Madness Appearance

The last time the Northwestern Wildcats played in the men's NCAA basketball tournament was in the 2017 when they downed Vanderbilt.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

bet on illinois basketball fighting illini march madness tournament

How To Bet On Illinois Schools In March Madness Tournament

State law prohibits online bets on Illinois schools, but you can bet in-person on Northwestern and Illinois in the NCAA tournament.

Posted on: March 16, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

After a disappointing .500 season in 2022, the Chicago White Sox are back and one of the favorites to win the American League Central division.

Chicago White Sox 2023 Home Game Guide

After a disappointing .500 season in 2022, the Chicago White Sox are back and one of the favorites to win the American League Central division.

Posted on: March 1, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

Wrigley Field will open a DraftKings Sportsbook, welcome back Coca-Cola and hopefully be home to a winning Chicago Cubs team in 2023.

Cubs 2023 Game Guide, Promo Schedule And More

Wrigley Field will open a DraftKings Sportsbook, welcome back Coca-Cola and hopefully be home to a winning Chicago Cubs team in 2023.

Posted on: March 1, 2023 | | Matt Boecker

The Penn National facility explored moving to a new community, but the appeal of the Rock Run Crossings project kept the casino in Joliet.

Joliet Council Gives Green Light For New Hollywood Casino

The Penn National facility explored moving to a new community, but the appeal of the Rock Run Crossings project kept the casino in Joliet.

Posted on: February 24, 2023 | | Matt Boecker