Illinois Online Gambling News

Carson Wentz Bears Odds: DraftKings Likes Wentz’s Chances To Be The Next Chicago QB

Could Carson Wentz be the next Bears starting quarterback? The odds at DraftKings suggest there is a realistic chance.

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Sets New Record, Approaches Half-A-Billion Wagered On Sports In December

Illinois sportsbooks recorded $491.7 million worth of bets in December, setting yet another monthly record for the state. It’s a jump of $42.5 million over November when sportsbooks posted a $449.2 million handle. Sports betting operators profited $28.4 million, which generated $3.6 million in tax revenue for the state. Sportsbooks held 5.8% of the total handle. […]

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Open Your Heart To This DraftKings No-Brainer NBA Valentine’s Day Promotion

DraftKings has plenty of enticing promotional offers in store for Valentine's Day weekend for new and existing customers.

Posted on: February 12, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Want To Bet On The Fighting Illini? Lawmaker Re-Files Bill To Allow In-State College Wagering

Rep. Michael Zalewski has re-filed a bill that would remove the ban on Illinois in-state college games, which could pass in 2021.

Posted on: February 11, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

NHL Takes Equity Stake In PointsBet In Latest Splashy Deal

The NHL and PointsBet have struck a partnership that will give the NHL thousands of shares in the Australian-based gaming operator.

Posted on: February 10, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Penn CEO: Barstool Illinois Will Launch In Time For March Madness

Penn National Gaming CEO Jay Snowden says Barstool Sportsbook is coming to Illinois soon, hopefully in time for March Madness.

Posted on: February 9, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Super Bowl Sunday Generates Over $1 Million In Tax Revenue In Illinois

Illinois bettors placed almost $50 million worth of wagers on the Super Bowl, despite technical issues for sportsbook operators.

Posted on: February 8, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Customers Report Outages At DraftKings, BetRivers, FanDuel On Super Bowl Sunday

Three of Illinois' five online sportsbooks experienced outages on Super Bowl Sunday, leaving many customers frustrated.

Posted on: February 8, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Pritzker Extends Illinois Mobile Sports Betting Registration Until March

Another month, another Illinois mobile sports betting registration from Gov. JB Pritzker. But will this be the last one?

Posted on: February 5, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Pardoned By President Trump, Casey Urlacher Seeks Mettawa Mayor Reelection

Casey Urlacher is running for reelection as the Mettawa Mayor after being pardoned by former President Donald Trump in one of his last acts.

Posted on: February 5, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Carson Wentz Bears Odds: DraftKings Likes Wentz’s Chances To Be The Next Chicago QB

Illinois Sets New Record, Approaches Half-A-Billion Wagered On Sports In December

Open Your Heart To This DraftKings No-Brainer NBA Valentine’s Day Promotion

Want To Bet On The Fighting Illini? Lawmaker Re-Files Bill To Allow In-State College Wagering

NHL Takes Equity Stake In PointsBet In Latest Splashy Deal

Penn CEO: Barstool Illinois Will Launch In Time For March Madness

Super Bowl Sunday Generates Over $1 Million In Tax Revenue In Illinois

Illinois Customers Report Outages At DraftKings, BetRivers, FanDuel On Super Bowl Sunday

Pritzker Extends Illinois Mobile Sports Betting Registration Until March

Pardoned By President Trump, Casey Urlacher Seeks Mettawa Mayor Reelection

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