Illinois Online Gambling News

Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year

Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year

The Illinois Legislature will allow video gaming terminals at state fairs. However, because of the pandemic, fair-goers won't get to play them until 2021.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses

Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses

Illinois casinos and VLT rooms could lose their licenses if they don't uphold the state's COVID-19 precautions, according to the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Feds Get First Conviction Of Illegal Gambling Ring Tied To Casey Urlacher

Feds Get First Conviction Of Illegal Gambling Ring Tied To Casey Urlacher

An illegal gambling ring that Casey Urlacher allegedly took part in has seen its first member convicted, with perhaps more to come.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DraftKings Sportsbook Fast-Tracks Illinois Access With Casino Queen Deal

DraftKings Sportsbook Fast-Tracks Illinois Access With Casino Queen Deal

DraftKings heads to Illinois as it partners with Casino Queen, avoiding the standard 18-month approval period for online sportsbooks.

Posted on: July 2, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Casinos Will Reopen Wednesday

Illinois Casinos Will Reopen Wednesday

Not every casino in Illinois will open right at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, but all 10 plan to reopen to the public for the first time in months.

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace

IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace

It's been nine months since Hard Rock submitted its plans for a Rockford, IL casino, but there is still no response from the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: June 28, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Casinos May Reopen Soon; Here’s What To Expect

Illinois Casinos May Reopen Soon; Here’s What To Expect

Phase four of the Restore Illinois plan may allow Illinois casinos to reopen with guidelines set by the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois VGT Parlors Aim To Reopen With Safety Measures Starting June 26

Illinois VGT Parlors Aim To Reopen With Safety Measures Starting June 26

There are no hard and fast dates yet, but it looks like the first Illinois VGT facilities could open before the end of June.

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | George Myers

Despite Lack Of Sports Betting, Illinois Officials Pitch Chicago As NHL Hub City

Despite Lack Of Sports Betting, Illinois Officials Pitch Chicago As NHL Hub City

Local officials are trying to sell Chicago as an NHL hub city despite the lack of local sports betting options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

BetRivers Sportsbook Live In Illinois With No In-Person Strings Attached

BetRivers Sportsbook Live In Illinois With No In-Person Strings Attached

Capitalizing on Gov. Pritzker's executive order suspending in-person registration, BetRivers IL online sportsbook went live on Thursday.

Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Derek Helling