The Temporary Casino Gets Mixed Reviews From Three Patrons Casino gets top marks for staff friendliness, but its food and beverage operations need some work, customers say. Posted on: May 8, 2023 | News | Matt Boecker Read More
Two Phil’s And Trainer Larry Rivelli Racing For Chicago In Kentucky Derby The Hawthorne-based Thoroughbred and his trainer Larry Rivelli have deep roots in Chicago horse racing. As does the rest of Two' Phil's team. Posted on: May 5, 2023 | News | Dave Briggs Read More
Here’s What We Know About The Sportsbooks At Wrigley Field And United Center The DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field will soon join FanDuel's United Center Sportsbook as a pending licensee in Illinois. Posted on: May 5, 2023 | News | Matt Boecker Read More
Penn Entertainment Gets Approval To Relocate Its Two Illinois Casinos The Illinois Gaming Board clears Penn Entertainment's plans to relocate its Hollywood Casino Aurora and Hollywood Casino Joliet. Posted on: May 4, 2023 | News | C.J. Pierre Read More
PointsBet Racing Coming To Illinois, VP Predicts It Will Transform Horse Racing The app launched today in 25 states, but VP Paul Hannon told PlayIllinois the app still needs to be approved by the Illinois Racing Board. Posted on: May 4, 2023 | News | Dave Briggs Read More
Golden Nugget Danville Casino Could Be Open This Spring Golden Nugget Danville will soon becoming the newest casino in Illinois. The opening date is closer than ever. Posted on: May 3, 2023 | News | Cole Rush Read More
2023 NFL Draft Wrap-Up: Bears, Wildcats, Fighting Illini All Solid Illinois had a strong 2023 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears made some key picks, and both the Fighting Illini and Wildcats were well represented. Posted on: May 3, 2023 | News | C.J. Pierre Read More
How The Word “Jackpot” Came To Be Used In Gambling We use "jackpot" on a regular basis. But where did the term come from? It has origins in an old poker game. Posted on: May 1, 2023 | News | Cole Rush Read More
Circa Sportsbook Approved In Illinois, Here’s When We Expect It To Launch Circa Sportsbook hopes to open as soon as August now that it is licensed as the newest retail and online sportsbook in Illinois. Posted on: April 27, 2023 | News | Dave Briggs Read More
Previewing The 2023 NFL Draft For The Chicago Bears After trading the first overall pick, the Chicago Bears now have the ninth selection in tonight's NFL Draft. Posted on: April 27, 2023 | News | Matt Boecker Read More