Illinois Online Gambling News

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

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Found ‘Preliminary Suitable’ By IGB

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) deemed the Hard Rock Casino Rockford project “preliminarily suitable” on Thursday afternoon, a key step toward adding an 11th casino in Illinois. IGB Administrator Marcus Fruchter reminded attendees during the special session that while this is preliminary step, “it is not a guarantee for license.” While it’s not a final […]

Posted on: February 4, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Super Bowl Betting: Best Sportsbook Offers, Chiefs Vs. Buccaneers Preview

Super Bowl LV kicks off at 5:30 p.m. CST on Sunday, as the Kansas City Chiefs will battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Illinois will legally bet on the Super Bowl for the first time. According to projections by PlayUSA.com, Illinois bettors will likely wager more than $60 million on the big game. There are five online sportsbooks in […]

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

3 Reasons Why Illinois Sports Betting Handle Plateaued In November

Illinois sports betting handle rose in Illinois in November, but not by as much as we thought going into the report. Why was that the case?

Posted on: February 2, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Illinoisans Will Soon Be Able To Download Sports Betting Apps On Google Play

Google Play has changed its policy and will allow sports betting apps. Here's what it means if you're located in Illinois.

Posted on: February 1, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Entain, EPIC Expand Gambling Education Program Already In Use At Illinois Colleges

A gambling education program for campus athletic workers at two Illinois colleges is expanding its reach, including the entire Mid-American Conference.

Posted on: January 30, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Deshaun Watson Next Team Odds: DraftKings Gives Chicago Bears Realistic Chance

Could Deshaun Watson don Chicago Bears blue and orange next season? According to the odds at DraftKings Sportsbook, that’s a reasonable possibility. The star quarterback has formally requested a trade from the Texans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Watson has a no-trade clause, though Schefter indicated on Thursday that Watson would be open to coming […]

Posted on: January 29, 2021 | | Joe Boozell