Illinois Online Gambling News

Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets

The sudden disappearance of PGA betting, NASCAR betting, and other markets at Illinois sportsbooks on Monday has resulted in mass confusion.

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement

The return of in-person registration for online betting in Illinois is about more than whether or not brick-and-mortar casinos are open.

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Cubs, White Sox Preview: South-Siders Earn Buzz Thanks To Splashy Offseason

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Chicago White Sox will welcome the Minnesota Twins on MLB opening night.

Posted on: July 24, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois

A recently announced Casino Queen name change will incorporate DraftKings into the facility's name, which enables a workaround to an IL rule.

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Lottery To Reopen Claim Centers As Many Wait To Claim Prize Money

Illinois Lottery responds to backlog of prize winners during pandemic and plans to reopen four out of five claim centers by appointment only next week.

Posted on: July 22, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

No Penalty On The Play: DraftKings, FanDuel Avoid Wait For Illinois Licensure

The Illinois online sports betting landscape has again expanded, with both DraftKings and FanDuel receiving permits to accept wagers from Illinoisans.

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance

PointsBet Sportsbook has regulatory approval to go ahead with both online and retail operations in the Prairie State as the new market takes shape.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Par-A-Dice Lost: Boyd Gaming Lays Off “25-60%” Of Staff At East Peoria Casino

The Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria has permanently laid off some employees. Parent company Boyd Gaming sent out WARN letters in May.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Good To Be King: Morikawa Helps Illinois Bettor Win Over $1 Million

One bettor at BetRivers' Illinois sportsbook took home over $1 million, mostly thanks to Collin Morikawa's Workday Charity Open upset.

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

New Illinois Bettors Mostly Taking A Swing At Golf Wagers

BetRivers is the first mobile sportsbook available to Illinois bettors, and the action so far is on international soccer betting and recent PGA golf events.

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Joe Boozell