Illinois Online Gambling News

Sportsbooks Made Bank On Parlay Bets In March: What You Should Know About The Enticing Wager

Illinois sportsbooks profited more on parlay betting in March than basketball betting, despite generating three times less in handle.

Posted on: May 19, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Golden Nugget Says It’s Coming To Illinois This Year, But Is That Realistic?

Golden Nugget president Thomas Winter said during an earnings call this week that the gaming company plans to launch “online sports in Illinois” in the fourth quarter of 2021. We’ve known Golden Nugget is interested in the Illinois market ever since it inked a market access deal with Danville Development. If and when the Danville […]

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

DraftKings Serves Up No-Brainer Promos For The NBA Playoffs

It's time for the NBA Playoffs, and DraftKings is giving Illinois bettors a chance to kick off the marathon with some winning bets.

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Return To Wrigley Field: More Cubs Fans, Vaccinations And Free Hot Dogs, Too

The Chicago Cubs are allowing fans back at Wrigley Field at 60% capacity starting May 28. Here are the COVID-19 rules at Wrigley.

Posted on: May 17, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Show Me The Money: Senate Bill Wants To Know How Much Revenue Online Casinos Would Bring

How much online casino revenue could Illinois have generated had it been legal in 2020? That's the question a new bill is looking to answer.

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Celebrate Being Free To Bet With DraftKings ‘Free To Bet Day’ Promo

Friday marks the three-year anniversary of the PASPA repeal, and DraftKings is celebrating by offering all users a bonus bet.

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Bears Week 1 Odds: Rams Clear Favorites On Sunday Night Football

The Bears will open up the 2021 season on the road against the Rams, and the odds are in Los Angeles' favor over Chicago.

Posted on: May 12, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

A Deep Dive Into Barstool Sportsbook’s First Month In Illinois

Barstool Sportsbook launched in Illinois in March. We're taking a look at the numbers to see how it performed in the Prairie State.

Posted on: May 12, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

License Denial Due To Shooting Incident Shouldn’t Delay Hard Rock Casino Progress

The Illinois Gaming Board denied Hard Rock Rockford's temporary casino license, but it appears they have found a solution.

Posted on: May 11, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Poker Rooms Could Reopen Any Day Now

All of Illinois' poker rooms in Illinois remain closed due to COVID-19, but the state is planning to fully reopen on June 11.

Posted on: May 10, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Sportsbooks Made Bank On Parlay Bets In March: What You Should Know About The Enticing Wager

Golden Nugget Says It’s Coming To Illinois This Year, But Is That Realistic?

DraftKings Serves Up No-Brainer Promos For The NBA Playoffs

Return To Wrigley Field: More Cubs Fans, Vaccinations And Free Hot Dogs, Too

Show Me The Money: Senate Bill Wants To Know How Much Revenue Online Casinos Would Bring

Celebrate Being Free To Bet With DraftKings ‘Free To Bet Day’ Promo

Chicago Bears Week 1 Odds: Rams Clear Favorites On Sunday Night Football

A Deep Dive Into Barstool Sportsbook’s First Month In Illinois

License Denial Due To Shooting Incident Shouldn’t Delay Hard Rock Casino Progress

Illinois Poker Rooms Could Reopen Any Day Now

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

Village of Bolingbrook Seeks Residents’ Take on VGTs

Sizzling Summer Continues For Illinois Casinos In July