The news that one of many possible scenarios for the future of gambling in the Chicago area involves an Arlington racetrack relocation comes as a surprise.
A new Chicago casino site list for a study on the feasibility of such a facility includes five potential locations on the south and west sides of town.
When sports betting in Illinois goes live, it's clear that the Stars Group and Fox Bet will be involved thanks to a recently announced Penn National deal.
A review of the 2020 playoff odds for the University of Illinois shows that none of the sportsbooks around the country give the Fighting Illini much of a chance.