DraftKings, FanDuel Offer Enticing NBA Promos For Season Restart
NBA restarts the season on July 30. Bettors can venture into Indiana to wager on NBA games legally at DraftKings and FanDuel. Read More
Posted on: July 30, 2020 |
PointsBet Sportsbook Gets Cleared To Land In Illinois
The Illinois Gaming Board approved a master sports wagering license for Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, meaning PointsBet Sportsbook Illinois is coming. Read More
Posted on: July 30, 2020 |
Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets
The sudden disappearance of PGA betting, NASCAR betting, and other markets at Illinois sportsbooks on Monday has resulted in mass confusion. Read More
Posted on: July 28, 2020 |
Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement
The return of in-person registration for online betting in Illinois is about more than whether or not brick-and-mortar casinos are open. Read More
Posted on: July 27, 2020 |
Cubs, White Sox Preview: South-Siders Earn Buzz Thanks To Splashy Offseason
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Chicago White Sox will welcome the Minnesota Twins on MLB opening night. Read More
Posted on: July 24, 2020 |
DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois
A recently announced Casino Queen name change will incorporate DraftKings into the facility's name, which enables a workaround to an IL rule. Read More
Posted on: July 23, 2020 |
Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money
Illinois Lottery responds to backlog of prize winners during pandemic and plans to reopen four out of five claim centers by appointment only next week. Read More
Posted on: July 22, 2020 |
No Penalty On The Play: DraftKings, FanDuel Avoid Wait For Illinois Licensure
The Illinois online sports betting landscape has again expanded, with both DraftKings and FanDuel receiving permits to accept wagers from Illinoisans. Read More
Posted on: July 20, 2020 |
Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance
PointsBet Sportsbook has regulatory approval to go ahead with both online and retail operations in the Prairie State as the new market takes shape. Read More
Posted on: July 17, 2020 |
Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino
The Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria has permanently laid off some employees. Parent company Boyd Gaming sent out WARN letters in May. Read More
Posted on: July 16, 2020 |