Illinois Online Gambling News

Illinois Rises To Second In Sports Betting Revenue, Falls To Third In Handle

In figures released late Monday, Illinois rose to second in the nation in sports betting revenue in 2022, but fell to third in total handle.

Posted on: November 15, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Did Arlington Park Die In Vain? Gaming Appears To Be Coming There

Churchill Downs closed Arlington Racecourse to avoid competing with its Rivers Casino. Now gambling may be coming to the site anyway.

Posted on: November 14, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

American Place Casino In Waukegan Inching Closer To Opening

Full House's third-quarter results report indicates its temporary American Place Casino between Chicago and Milwaukee is close to opening.

Posted on: November 9, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

Illinois Lottery $2 billion Powerball drawing.

Illinois Lottery Braces For $2 Billion Powerball Jackpot

The $2 billion Powerball jackpot brings excitement and a few lines to Illinois. The deadline to buy a ticket for Monday's drawing is 8:59 p.m.

Posted on: November 7, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

With many open slots for Illinois sportsbooks, which operators will jump at the chance to enter the country's second-biggest market?

Handicapping Which Sportsbooks Will Come Next To Illinois

With many open slots for Illinois sports betting, which operators will jump at the chance to enter the country's second-biggest market?

Posted on: November 7, 2022 | | Dave Briggs

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From King Of Chicago To US Race Wire Gambling Czar, Meet Mont Tennes

This PlayIllinois series features stories from the early days of Illinois casinos and sports betting. In this second installment, we meet Mont Tennes, Chicago's race wire czar.

Posted on: November 4, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil

United Center FanDuel Lounge Opens, But Betting Still Needs Approval

The FanDuel Sportsbook Lounge has opened at the home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks, but the IGB still needs to approve it for betting.

Posted on: November 3, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Springfield Casino Could Hurt Businesses That Rely On VGTs, Officials Say

The Springfield Committee of the Whole believes a casino could help some local businesses, but drown others.

Posted on: October 31, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

Grand Victoria Casino Opens New $4M Poker, Sports Betting Space

Grand Victoria Casino cut the ribbon on a $4 million expansion years in the making on Oct. 21. Caesars marked the occasion with a grand opening celebration featuring Poker Hall of Famer Chris Moneymaker.

Posted on: October 25, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

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Bullets, Ballots And Bribery Define Early Illinois Gambling History

In this PlayIllinois series, we feature people and events from the early days of Illinois casinos and sports betting. In Part One, we meet Michael McDonald, Chicago's first crime lord.

Posted on: October 21, 2022 | | Robyn McNeil