Illinois Online Gambling News

More Games, More People, Fewer Masks As Illinois, Casinos Ready To Enter Phase 5

Illinois is on schedule to start Phase 5 reopening on June 11, said Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this week. Under this next and final reopening phase, all remaining capacity limits will not remain. That’s excellent news for the 10 casinos in Illinois. They’ve either been closed entirely or operating at limited capacity since March 2020 due […]

Posted on: June 3, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Horsemen Call For Antitrust Investigation Into Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs is up for sale, and those involved with Arlington Park have an inkling that Churchill has taken anticompetitive measures.

Posted on: June 2, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Updated: Illinois House OKs Limited Betting On In-State College Teams

The Illinois House approved a bill that would legalize betting on in-state college teams Tuesday, albeit in a limited fashion.

Posted on: June 1, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Introverted Lottery Winners Rejoice! You Can Now Claim Your Illinois Lottery Prize Online

Have an Illinois lottery prize claim? E-claims allows you to claim your prize online and avoid making an appointment at a claims center.

Posted on: May 31, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Indy 500 Odds, Preview: How To Bet On The Race In Illinois

The Indy 500 takes place on Sunday at 11:45 a.m. CST. And, for only the second time, it’s possible to bet on the race in Illinois legally. Illinois’ six online sportsbooks — DraftKings, FanDuel, BetRivers, PointsBet, Barstool and William Hill Illinois — all have odds on the race. At some sportsbooks, you can only bet on […]

Posted on: May 28, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

End Of Hibernation: Soldier Field To Likely Welcome Bears Fans At 100% Capacity

Soldier Field should be rocking in 2021. The Chicago Bears will likely be able to fill their stadium to full capacity, according to the NFL.

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

What Is The Illinois Lottery Sports Wagering Pilot Program?

The Illinois Lottery sports wagering program hasn't materialized, but what did lawmakers have in mind when they crafted it?

Posted on: May 26, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Why The Illinois VGT Industry Doesn’t Want Online Casino Legalized

Online casino is a hot topic in Illinois, but the video gaming terminal (VGT) industry and certain lawmakers oppose legalization.

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

PointsBet, WNBA Announce Partnership With Implications For Chicago Sky Fans

A new PointsBet-WNBA collaboration means there are more opportunities to bet on the Chicago Sky on the sports betting app coming.

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | | Derek Helling

White Sox, Cubs World Series Odds: Competition Heats Up As Chicago Baseball Teams Head Into Summer

Memorial Day is approaching, and the White Sox and Cubs are both over .500. Here are their World Series odds at Illinois sportsbooks.

Posted on: May 24, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

More Games, More People, Fewer Masks As Illinois, Casinos Ready To Enter Phase 5

Illinois Horsemen Call For Antitrust Investigation Into Churchill Downs

Updated: Illinois House OKs Limited Betting On In-State College Teams

Introverted Lottery Winners Rejoice! You Can Now Claim Your Illinois Lottery Prize Online

Indy 500 Odds, Preview: How To Bet On The Race In Illinois

End Of Hibernation: Soldier Field To Likely Welcome Bears Fans At 100% Capacity

What Is The Illinois Lottery Sports Wagering Pilot Program?

Why The Illinois VGT Industry Doesn’t Want Online Casino Legalized

PointsBet, WNBA Announce Partnership With Implications For Chicago Sky Fans

White Sox, Cubs World Series Odds: Competition Heats Up As Chicago Baseball Teams Head Into Summer

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

Demolition Underway At Bally’s Future Chicago Location

Illinois Launches Its Ninth Online Operator: Hard Rock Bet