Robyn McNeil, Author at PlayIllinois

part 2 of the story of the chicago black sox world series scandal of 1919

Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (Part 2)

In chapter 5.2 of our Illinois Gambling history series, we look back at the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal that shocked America and forever changed baseball.

Posted on: December 16, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

revisit the infamous chicago black sox 1919 world series scandal in part 5 of our illinois gambling history series.

Black Sox Down: The 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (Part 1)

In part 5 of our Illinois gambling history, we shift focus to the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal that tarnished the 1919 World Series and left a lasting impression on American sport.

Posted on: December 15, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

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Gamblers On Your Nice List? Check Out These Gambling-Themed Gifts

Got Gamblers on your nice list? See our picks for some of the best gambling and casino-themed gifts for the 2022 holiday season.

Posted on: December 9, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

The Legacy Of John “Mushmouth” Johnson, Chicago’s Black Gambling King

Join us for Part 4 of our Illinois gambling history series, where we meet John "Mushmouth" Johnson, Chicago's Black Gambling King

Posted on: December 1, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

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Corruption, Extravagance And Ingenuity In Early Illinois Gambling

In Part 3 of our Illinois gambling history series, we meet The Lords of The Levee, get an invite to the First Ward Ball, and set sail on a floating gambling haven.

Posted on: November 17, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

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From King Of Chicago To US Race Wire Gambling Czar, Meet Mont Tennes

This PlayIllinois series features stories from the early days of Illinois casinos and sports betting. In this second installment, we meet Mont Tennes, Chicago's race wire czar.

Posted on: November 4, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

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Bullets, Ballots And Bribery Define Early Illinois Gambling History

In this PlayIllinois series, we feature people and events from the early days of Illinois casinos and sports betting. In Part One, we meet Michael McDonald, Chicago's first crime lord.

Posted on: October 21, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil