Illinois Online Gambling News

What Illinois Can Learn About Sports Betting From Its Video Gaming Revenues

Illinois video gaming revenues increased over the past year, acting as a good omen for mobile sports betting in the state.

Posted on: October 20, 2019 | | Derek Helling

August Numbers Show Why Illinois Casinos Don’t Fret Summer Downturns

Summertime is the worst time of the year for the gaming industry, but the August Illinois casino revenue report points to better months ahead.

Posted on: October 5, 2019 | | Derek Helling

High Illinois Gambling Tax May Force Arlington Track To Move

The news that one of many possible scenarios for the future of gambling in the Chicago area involves an Arlington racetrack relocation comes as a surprise.

Posted on: September 18, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Sky Anything But The Limit For Chicago’s WNBA Playoff Odds

The Sky isn't the limit in the 2019 WNBA playoffs, as multiple sportsbooks don't favor Chicago in a review of the Sky's playoff odds.

Posted on: September 11, 2019 | | Derek Helling

A Closer Look At 2019 Northwestern College Football Odds

In a year in which there is a heavy favorite in the Big 10 West that isn't Northwestern, sportsbooks are cool on the Wildcats odds of performing well.

Posted on: August 30, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Tax Rates Threaten New Chicago Casino, Sportsbook

An exorbitant tax structure might prevent a new Chicago casino project from even being undertaken, according to a feasibility study,

Posted on: August 26, 2019 | | Derek Helling

New Chicago Casino Site List Narrowed To 5 Locations

A new Chicago casino site list for a study on the feasibility of such a facility includes five potential locations on the south and west sides of town.

Posted on: August 21, 2019 | | Derek Helling

What The Penn National Deal Means For Illinois Sports Betting

When sports betting in Illinois goes live, it's clear that the Stars Group and Fox Bet will be involved thanks to a recently announced Penn National deal.

Posted on: August 13, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Sportsbooks Don’t Give Illinois A Fighting Chance For 2020 College Football Playoff

A review of the 2020 playoff odds for the University of Illinois shows that none of the sportsbooks around the country give the Fighting Illini much of a chance.

Posted on: August 6, 2019 | | Derek Helling