Illinois Online Gambling News

Opinion: In-Person Registration At DraftKings Reveals Mandate Was More About Punishment, Not Security

The launch of DraftKings' in-person registration model for Illinois sports betting makes it painfully obvious the mandate had nothing to do with security.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

GeoComply Deal Lets DraftKings Illinois Customers Sign Up Online While On-Site

DraftKings Sportsbook recruits GeoComply to let new Illinois sports bettors register online while visiting DraftKings at Casino Queen.

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Big Zero: Big Ten’s Pending Decision To Cancel Football Will Affect IL Sportsbooks

With the Big Ten college football season reportedly pushed to the spring, if it happens at all, Illinois sportsbooks need to adjust their approach.

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Churchill Downs Not High On Its Future At Arlington International Racecourse

The possibility of an Arlington International Racecourse sale is at an all-time high, as its current owner Churchill Downs eyes opportunities elsewhere.

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Casinos’ Push For Illinois Internet Gaming Faces Opposition

Casinos made a push to legalize Illinois internet gaming prior to the end of the legislative session. A lawmaker explains why iGaming faces difficulties.

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

DraftKings Launches In Illinois, But Will In-Person Registration Keep It From Becoming Royalty?

The DraftKings Illinois launch came well ahead of the expiration of the state's in-person registration requirement, but the sportsbook will still feel it.

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | Derek Helling

William Hill Opens Sportsbook At Grand Victoria Casino In Illinois

Illinoisans, you now have a second option for legal brick-and-mortar sports betting. William Hill Illinois has started accepting wagers.

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Source At Rivers Says Illinois Casino Didn’t Ask Governor For Remote Registration Of Mobile Sports Bets

Rivers didn't ask the governor for remote registration on mobile sports betting. Other Illinois casinos plan to seek a legislative change in November.

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

DraftKings, FanDuel Offer Enticing NBA Promos For Season Restart

NBA restarts the season on July 30. Bettors can venture into Indiana to wager on NBA games legally at DraftKings and FanDuel.

Posted on: July 30, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

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