MLS Teams Can Partner With Gambling Companies … sort of. It depends.
The MLS gambling sponsorship ban is as murky as ever as teams look to partner with gambling companies.
Posted on: February 13, 2020 |
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Argosy, Grand Victoria And Rivers Casinos Get First Access To Legal Illinois Sports Betting
The state of Illinois awarded three sportsbook licenses to those who applied to get in on the sports betting action.
Posted on: February 5, 2020 |
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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Illinois’ Newest Sports Betting Rules
The state of Illinois is working toward legal sports betting. The latest sports betting rules call into question how well that process is coming along, however. In the 66 pages of draft regulations, there is good, bad, and ugly. Unfortunately for Illinoisans, there is more of the latter two categories than the first. What’s good […]
Posted on: January 30, 2020 |
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State Grant Sets Example For Addressing Problem Gambling
Every time gambling expands in a state, there are concerns about increased dangers for people with compulsive gambling issues. A recent Centerstone problem gambling grant shows how everyone involved can address that concern. Funds from the state of Illinois will support treatment for such individuals at the nonprofit healthcare organization. Part of those funds will […]
Posted on: January 23, 2020 |
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In Search of Transparency: Illinois Looking to Limit Legislator Ties to Gambling Operators
A proposed Illinois lobbying ban would be the first of its kind, aimed at limiting state employees' potential association with gambling operators.
Posted on: December 31, 2019 |
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Illinois Moves Closer to Launch with Sports Betting Application Release
Illinois sports betting is one step closer to rollout with the recent release of new emergency rules and license applications.
Posted on: December 23, 2019 |
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Chicago Casino Bill Derailed By ‘Letters to Santa’ in Illinois Legislature
A Chicago casino compromise that would have made the project more feasible for a developer will have to wait until next legislative session.
Posted on: December 18, 2019 |
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Legal Sports Betting Integral To New Danville Casino Plans
The developer of a new Danville casino has laid out its plans for the new facility, and among the amenities will be a legal sportsbook.
Posted on: December 4, 2019 |
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Reality Check: Illinois Adjusts Tax For New Chicago Casino
A new amendment to the Illinois gambling expansion law lowers the Chicago casino tax in an effort to make the project more realistic.
Posted on: November 26, 2019 |
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Illinois Sportsbooks Come Closer to Reality This Holiday Season
License applications for legal sportsbooks in Illinois should be available no later than December 19, but will potential operators be deterred?
Posted on: November 20, 2019 |
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