Illinois Online Gambling News

Golden Nugget Gains Illinois Market Access, Partners With Danville Development

Golden Nugget is likely coming to Illinois, pending the Illinois Gaming Board approving a Danville casino. Is this good news for online casino?

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Will BetMGM Come To Illinois? FanDuel-Fairmount Deal Could Be Invite In Disguise

The Fairmount-FanDuel horse track rebranding would make space for another Illinois sportsbook. Will BetMGM Sportsbook claim the Par-A-Dice sports betting license?

Posted on: November 19, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Odds: Who’s The Most Likely Pick At No. 4?

The Chicago Bulls overhauled their front office in the offseason. Here's what to expect going into Wednesday night's NBA Draft.

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Live Updates: Pritzker To Remove Mask Mandate

With COVID-19 restrictions, the status of Illinois casinos is ever-changing. We have what you need to know before you visit an IL casino or sportsbook.

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Where Illinois’ $305 Million Sports Betting Market Stands, And Where It May Be Headed

We now have a larger sample size of the Illinois sports betting market, and it has a bright future based on early returns.

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

IL Lawmaker Proposes Amendment To Allow Women’s Pro Teams To Run Sportsbooks

The Chicago Bandits, Red Stars or Sky offering sports betting to fans? That might be where Illinois sports teams' sportsbooks go next if a bill becomes law.

Posted on: November 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Fairmount Park To Rebrand, Will Become FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing

FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing will replace Fairmount Park Racetrack in downstate Illinois once renovations are complete.

Posted on: November 16, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Pritzker Maintains Stay-At-Home Message, Extends Mobile Sports Betting Registration

As COVID-19 numbers reach record numbers, Gov. JB Pritzker extends the online sports betting registration order for the fifth time.

Posted on: November 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Skyrockets To No. 4 Sports Betting Market In US

Illinois is fulfilling its potential as a sports betting market, as revenue shot up to No. 4 in the US in a loaded September.

Posted on: November 13, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

2020 Masters Odds: Whether To Go With DeChambeau Is Bettors’ Question

2020 Masters odds at Illinois sportsbooks have a consensus favorite and they may very well be right. Other contenders are worth bettors' consideration, too.

Posted on: November 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling