Illinois Online Gambling News

Wrigley Field, location of a DraftKings Sporsbook. The company announced its Q2 2024 earnings last week

DraftKings Announces Q2 Revenue Spike, New Gaming Fee In States Including Illinois

DraftKings reported a 26% increase in quarterly revenue and unveiled a plan for a new gaming tax surcharge in Illinois and three other states.

Posted on: August 8, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

Finger selecting an X instead of a Check signifies BetRivers deciding not to charge a betting surcharge

BetRivers Won’t Charge Fee on Winnings in Illinois Like DraftKings

BetRivers has confirmed it will not charge customers a fee on their winnings, after DraftKings did so in four states, including in Illinois.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Chicago skyline at night where Bally's Chicago is a big source of Bally's Q2 revenue growth

Bally’s Highlights Chicago Casino in Q2 Report

Bally's Corporation highlighted its temporary casino in Chicago for helping it post year-over-year revenue gains in the second quarter.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Chicago skyline home to Rush Street Interactive

Rush Street Interactive Outpaces Expectations In Q2 Earnings

Rush Street Interactive outpaced investors' expectations for Q2 in 2024, but cautions against other states following IL's tax rate hike.

Posted on: August 1, 2024 | | Phil West

Sad White Sox fans look on as the team approaches the record for most MLB losses

No, You Can’t Bet if White Sox Will Set MLB Loss Record

Even though the Chicago White Sox could set an MLB record for the most losses in a season, Illinois does not offer odds on it.

Posted on: July 30, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Data on charts signify IL sports betting hold percentages compared to national averages

Illinois Operators In Line With National Hold Percentages With One Hometown Outlier

How do IL sportsbooks compare with national averages for hold percentage? PlayIllinois breaks down the numbers.

Posted on: July 29, 2024 | | Cole Rush

Churchill Downs racetrack at night. The company owns Rivers Casino Des Plaines.

Churchill Downs Reports Record Revenue in Second Quarter

Helped by the success of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Churchill Downs reported record revenue in the second quarter of 2024.

Posted on: July 26, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Hands shaking signifies Bally's merger with Standard General L.P.

Bally’s Agrees To Merge with Affiliates Of Standard General L.P.

Bally's agrees on a buyout merger with Standard General L.P. We look at what this means for the future of Bally's Chicago.

Posted on: July 25, 2024 | | Cole Rush

"Sell the team, Bozo" banner at White Sox game symbolizes fan who bought 1901 Chicago project URL

Quick-Acting Fan Takes Advantage Of Chicago Bulls’ 1901 Project URL Blunder

The Chicago Bulls tweeted about a $7B plan for the area around the United Center but failed buy the relevant URL—and a fan snapped it up.

Posted on: July 25, 2024 | | Cole Rush

2026 written on wood blocks signifies Bally's new plans and timeline for Chicago casino

Bally’s Unveils New Plan for Chicago Casino

Bally's released a revised plan for its permanent Chicago casino on Friday, as well as a plan to fully fund it.

Posted on: July 23, 2024 | | Phil West

DraftKings Announces Q2 Revenue Spike, New Gaming Fee In States Including Illinois

BetRivers Won’t Charge Fee on Winnings in Illinois Like DraftKings

Bally’s Highlights Chicago Casino in Q2 Report

Rush Street Interactive Outpaces Expectations In Q2 Earnings

No, You Can’t Bet if White Sox Will Set MLB Loss Record

Illinois Operators In Line With National Hold Percentages With One Hometown Outlier

Churchill Downs Reports Record Revenue in Second Quarter

Bally’s Agrees To Merge with Affiliates Of Standard General L.P.

Quick-Acting Fan Takes Advantage Of Chicago Bulls’ 1901 Project URL Blunder

Bally’s Unveils New Plan for Chicago Casino

Bally’s Chicago Construction Schedule In Jeopardy Due to Unapproved Contractor

Illinois Senate Bill Would Allow State Lottery To Regulate Courier Services

Bally’s Changes Terms for Investment in Chicago Resort to Address Lawsuit

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Forced to Close Due to Ohio River Floodwaters

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals