Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million
One bettor at BetRivers' Illinois sportsbook took home over $1 million, mostly thanks to Collin Morikawa's Workday Charity Open upset. Read More
Posted on: July 14, 2020 |
New Illinois Bettors Mostly Taking A Swing At Golf Wagers
BetRivers is the first mobile sportsbook available to Illinois bettors, and the action so far is on international soccer betting and recent PGA golf events. Read More
Posted on: July 13, 2020 |
Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year
The Illinois Legislature will allow video gaming terminals at state fairs. However, because of the pandemic, fair-goers won't get to play them until 2021. Read More
Posted on: July 9, 2020 |
Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses
Illinois casinos and VLT rooms could lose their licenses if they don't uphold the state's COVID-19 precautions, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More
Posted on: July 7, 2020 |
Feds Get First Conviction Of Illegal Gambling Ring Tied To Casey Urlacher
An illegal gambling ring that Casey Urlacher allegedly took part in has seen its first member convicted, with perhaps more to come. Read More
Posted on: July 6, 2020 |
DraftKings Sportsbook Fast-Tracks Illinois Access With Casino Queen Deal
DraftKings heads to Illinois as it partners with Casino Queen, avoiding the standard 18-month approval period for online sportsbooks. Read More
Posted on: July 2, 2020 |
Illinois Casinos Will Reopen Wednesday
Not every casino in Illinois will open right at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, but all 10 plan to reopen to the public for the first time in months. Read More
Posted on: June 30, 2020 |
IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace
It's been nine months since Hard Rock submitted its plans for a Rockford, IL casino, but there is still no response from the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More
Posted on: June 28, 2020 |
Illinois Casinos May Reopen Soon; Here’s What To Expect
Phase four of the Restore Illinois plan may allow Illinois casinos to reopen with guidelines set by the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More
Posted on: June 23, 2020 |
Illinois VGT Parlors Aim To Reopen With Safety Measures Starting June 26
There are no hard and fast dates yet, but it looks like the first Illinois VGT facilities could open before the end of June. Read More
Posted on: June 22, 2020 |