Illinois Online Gambling News

UFC 257: DraftKings Offers KO Promotion For Saturday’s McGregor-Poirier Fight

Although most of the action on UFC 257 odds will be on the main event between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, there are other events worth considering.

Posted on: January 22, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Jumer’s Casino & Hotel Applies For Retail Sports Betting License

Jumer's Casino & Hotel has applied for a retail sportsbook license, making it the eighth Illinois casino to formally do so.

Posted on: January 21, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Donald Trump Pardons Casey Urlacher In One Of His Final Acts In Office

In his final hours in office, Donald Trump pardoned several people including Casey Urlacher, who was involved in an illegal gambling ring.

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Video Gaming Terminals In These Regions Can Reopen Tuesday

Illinois video gaming terminals have been shut down due to COVID-19 since November. Most can finally reopen, but not all.

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

What’s That Illi-Noise? Ask Joe: What Is A Racino?

The word "racino" is a buzzword in Illinois gaming these days. But what is it, exactly? And where will we see them operate?

Posted on: January 19, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

New DraftKings NFL Bettors Can Turn $1 Into $100; PointsBet Offers Blackhawks No-Brainer

DraftKings and PointsBet are offering nice promotions for NFL and NHL action this weekend. Eight teams remain in the Super Bowl hunt.

Posted on: January 15, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago 7-Eleven Sells $1 Million Lotto Ticket; $1.4 Billion Still Up For Grabs

A Chicago 7-Eleven sold a $1 million lottery ticket on Tuesday, and the Mega Millions and Powerball have each reached over $600 million.

Posted on: January 14, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

These 4 Illinois Casinos Could Reopen Friday

The following Illinois casinos could reopen soon: Par-A-Dice Casino, Jumer's Casino, Hollywood Joliet and Harrah's Joliet.

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

FanDuel, DraftKings Refund Certain Chicago Bears Spread Bets

FanDuel and DraftKings acted fast in refunding certain Chicago Bears spread bettors who were on the wrong end of a bad beat.

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

New Bill Introduced That Would Repeal Illinois Collegiate Wagering Ban

A new bill would remove the in-state college sports wagering ban in Illinois, a welcome sight for sports bettors in the state.

Posted on: January 11, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

UFC 257: DraftKings Offers KO Promotion For Saturday’s McGregor-Poirier Fight

Jumer’s Casino & Hotel Applies For Retail Sports Betting License

Donald Trump Pardons Casey Urlacher In One Of His Final Acts In Office

Illinois Video Gaming Terminals In These Regions Can Reopen Tuesday

What’s That Illi-Noise? Ask Joe: What Is A Racino?

New DraftKings NFL Bettors Can Turn $1 Into $100; PointsBet Offers Blackhawks No-Brainer

Chicago 7-Eleven Sells $1 Million Lotto Ticket; $1.4 Billion Still Up For Grabs

These 4 Illinois Casinos Could Reopen Friday

FanDuel, DraftKings Refund Certain Chicago Bears Spread Bets

New Bill Introduced That Would Repeal Illinois Collegiate Wagering Ban

Revenue At Illinois Casinos Stays Steady In November at $130M

Mark Twain Casino Shuts Down Live Games. Will This Be A Trend?

Report: Bally’s Under Investigation Over Chicago Casino Bidding Process

Town Of McHenry Torn Over Definition Of ‘Gaming Parlors’

December Promises Big Poker Action In Illinois