Penn CEO: Barstool Illinois Will Launch In Time For March Madness
Penn National Gaming CEO Jay Snowden says Barstool Sportsbook is coming to Illinois soon, hopefully in time for March Madness.
Posted on: February 9, 2021 |
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Super Bowl Sunday Generates Over $1 Million In Tax Revenue In Illinois
Illinois bettors placed almost $50 million worth of wagers on the Super Bowl, despite technical issues for sportsbook operators.
Posted on: February 8, 2021 |
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Illinois Customers Report Outages At DraftKings, BetRivers, FanDuel On Super Bowl Sunday
Three of Illinois' five online sportsbooks experienced outages on Super Bowl Sunday, leaving many customers frustrated.
Posted on: February 8, 2021 |
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Pritzker Extends Illinois Mobile Sports Betting Registration Until March
Another month, another Illinois mobile sports betting registration from Gov. JB Pritzker. But will this be the last one?
Posted on: February 5, 2021 |
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Pardoned By President Trump, Casey Urlacher Seeks Mettawa Mayor Reelection
Casey Urlacher is running for reelection as the Mettawa Mayor after being pardoned by former President Donald Trump in one of his last acts.
Posted on: February 5, 2021 |
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Hard Rock Casino Rockford Found ‘Preliminary Suitable’ By IGB
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) deemed the Hard Rock Casino Rockford project “preliminarily suitable” on Thursday afternoon, a key step toward adding an 11th casino in Illinois. IGB Administrator Marcus Fruchter reminded attendees during the special session that while this is preliminary step, “it is not a guarantee for license.” While it’s not a final […]
Posted on: February 4, 2021 |
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Illinois Super Bowl Betting: Best Sportsbook Offers, Chiefs Vs. Buccaneers Preview
Super Bowl LV kicks off at 5:30 p.m. CST on Sunday, as the Kansas City Chiefs will battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Illinois will legally bet on the Super Bowl for the first time. According to projections by PlayUSA.com, Illinois bettors will likely wager more than $60 million on the big game. There are five online sportsbooks in […]
Posted on: February 3, 2021 |
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3 Reasons Why Illinois Sports Betting Handle Plateaued In November
Illinois sports betting handle rose in Illinois in November, but not by as much as we thought going into the report. Why was that the case?
Posted on: February 2, 2021 |
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Illinoisans Will Soon Be Able To Download Sports Betting Apps On Google Play
Google Play has changed its policy and will allow sports betting apps. Here's what it means if you're located in Illinois.
Posted on: February 1, 2021 |
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Entain, EPIC Expand Gambling Education Program Already In Use At Illinois Colleges
A gambling education program for campus athletic workers at two Illinois colleges is expanding its reach, including the entire Mid-American Conference.
Posted on: January 30, 2021 |
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