Phil West

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Phil West is a longtime journalist based in Austin, Texas, whose bylines have appeared in The Daily Dot, Nautilus, Pro Soccer USA, Howler, Los Angeles Times, Seattle Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, San Antonio Express-News, Austin American-Statesman, and Austin Chronicle. He has also written two books about soccer.

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Illinois is raising awareness during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Illinois Lottery Partners With Problem Gambling Organization To Raise Awareness

The Illinois Lottery has partnered with a state agency on a problem gambling awareness-raising campaign for the month of March.

Posted on: March 5, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of black horse for story on Jason Robins saying Illinois is a dark horse for igaming legislation in 2024

DraftKings CEO Dubs Illinois A ‘Dark Horse’ For iGaming Legislation

The DraftKings CEO, predicting a wave of internet gaming legislation, believes that Illinois could deliver that to residents this session.

Posted on: February 20, 2024 | | Phil West

Photo of Illinois Sen. Cristina Castro, whose iGaming bill was just assigned to a Senate subcommittee

Illinois Senate Bill Authorizing iGaming Assigned To Subcommittee

Just days after the Illinois House advanced an iGaming bill, a similar bill went to a similar committee in the Illinois Senate.

Posted on: February 9, 2024 | | Phil West

Rendering of the permanent Hard Rock Casino Rockford on a story about the facility reaching its final stage of construction.

Rockford Casino Debuts Craps As Permanent Facility Buildout Enters Final Phase

Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act has added craps to its table game offerings as work on its permanent facility hits final stretch.

Posted on: December 21, 2023 | | Phil West