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.
Posted on: July 6, 2020 |
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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.
Posted on: July 2, 2020 |
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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.
Posted on: June 30, 2020 |
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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.
Posted on: June 28, 2020 |
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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.
Posted on: June 23, 2020 |
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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.
Posted on: June 22, 2020 |
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Despite Lack Of Sports Betting, Illinois Officials Pitch Chicago As NHL Hub City
Local officials are trying to sell Chicago as an NHL hub city despite the lack of local sports betting options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted on: June 19, 2020 |
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BetRivers Sportsbook Live In Illinois With No In-Person Strings Attached
Capitalizing on Gov. Pritzker's executive order suspending in-person registration, BetRivers IL online sportsbook went live on Thursday.
Posted on: June 18, 2020 |
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Gaming Board Sets Stage For Illinois Casinos To Reopen
The state gaming board approved an Illinois casinos reopening plan during its meeting on Thursday, perhaps leading to a late-June return.
Posted on: June 12, 2020 |
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Pritzker Suspends In-Person Registration For Online Sports Betting
Gov. JB Pritzker has temporarily suspended the in-person registration requirement for online sports betting amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted on: June 5, 2020 |
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