Illinois Online Gambling News

PointsBet Sportsbook Gets Cleared To Land In Illinois

The Illinois Gaming Board approved a master sports wagering license for Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, meaning PointsBet Sportsbook Illinois is coming.

Posted on: July 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets

The sudden disappearance of PGA betting, NASCAR betting, and other markets at Illinois sportsbooks on Monday has resulted in mass confusion.

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement

The return of in-person registration for online betting in Illinois is about more than whether or not brick-and-mortar casinos are open.

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Cubs, White Sox Preview: South-Siders Earn Buzz Thanks To Splashy Offseason

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Chicago White Sox will welcome the Minnesota Twins on MLB opening night.

Posted on: July 24, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois

A recently announced Casino Queen name change will incorporate DraftKings into the facility's name, which enables a workaround to an IL rule.

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money

Illinois Lottery responds to backlog of prize winners during pandemic and plans to reopen four out of five claim centers by appointment only next week.

Posted on: July 22, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

No Penalty On The Play: DraftKings, FanDuel Avoid Wait For Illinois Licensure

The Illinois online sports betting landscape has again expanded, with both DraftKings and FanDuel receiving permits to accept wagers from Illinoisans.

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance

PointsBet Sportsbook has regulatory approval to go ahead with both online and retail operations in the Prairie State as the new market takes shape.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino

The Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria has permanently laid off some employees. Parent company Boyd Gaming sent out WARN letters in May.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million

One bettor at BetRivers' Illinois sportsbook took home over $1 million, mostly thanks to Collin Morikawa's Workday Charity Open upset.

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

PointsBet Sportsbook Gets Cleared To Land In Illinois

Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets

Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement

Cubs, White Sox Preview: South-Siders Earn Buzz Thanks To Splashy Offseason

DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois

Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money

No Penalty On The Play: DraftKings, FanDuel Avoid Wait For Illinois Licensure

Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance

Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino

Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million

Cubs Co-Owner Laura Ricketts Joins Chicago Sky Ownership Group

A Brief History Of Chicago’s Medinah Temple, Home To Bally’s Temporary Casino

Statistics Prove Illinois Sports Bettors Are Among The Best In The Nation

Legalizing Illinois Online Casinos Could Help Stave Off Coming Budget Deficits

Family Services Employee Charged With Theft Of Millions Spent At Illinois Casino