News Archives - Play Illinois

Chicago Bulls odds are dropping after a slow start to free agency. Zach LaVine is returning, but the rest of the NBA is improving.

Posted on: July 5, 2022 | | Jake Garza

Gamblers in Chicago have a handful of solid options for playing live poker. The best spots nearby offer tournaments and plenty of tables.

Posted on: June 30, 2022 | | Jake Garza

Wrigley Field is getting its own DraftKings Sportsbook. The new gambling wing of the ballpark plans to open in 2023.

Posted on: June 28, 2022 | | Jake Garza

Bally's is on track to submit a casino application before July, but it's timeline for Chicago might end up being an ambitious one.

Posted on: June 27, 2022 | | Jake Garza

Illinois doesn't have legal online casinos yet, but that could change soon. The state will likely try to legalize internet gaming next year.

Posted on: June 23, 2022 | | Jake Garza

As part of the company's deal to build a Chicago casino, Bally’s just paid the city $40 million to help the fire and police pension fund.

Posted on: June 22, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

The Illinois Department of Human Services has some important new data about the scope of problem gambling In Illinois.

Posted on: June 17, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

"The Temporary" casino by Full House Resorts opens in October in Waukegan, IL with 50 table games, 1,000 slots, a Circa Sportsbook and more.

Posted on: June 17, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

DraftKings could be the perfect option for NBA Finals betting. If you haven't tried the sportsbook before, then its new deal might be for you

Posted on: June 13, 2022 | | Jake Garza

The 154th running of the Belmont Stakes means the audience will be regaled with tales of Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in 1973.

Posted on: June 10, 2022 | | Darren Cooper