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Finger selecting an X instead of a Check signifies BetRivers deciding not to charge a betting surcharge

BetRivers Won’t Charge Fee on Winnings in Illinois Like DraftKings

BetRivers has confirmed it will not charge customers a fee on their winnings, after DraftKings did so in four states, including in Illinois.

Posted on: August 5, 2024 | | Cole Rush

DraftKing and FanDuel logos with "Just Bluffing?" text, signifying the two operators' threats to exit IL over tax rate hike

Will DraftKings and FanDuel Pull Out Over Illinois Tax Hike?

DraftKings and FanDuel threatened to leave IL if the state hiked the tax rate, which it did. While unlikely, here's what that could mean.

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

VGT Company Accel Agrees To Pay $1 Million Illinois Gaming Board Fine

The Illinois Gaming Board initially sought a $5 million fine against Accel Entertainment for violating state law.

Posted on: June 27, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Bet $5 On NBA Playoffs At DraftKings Illinois, Get $150 In bonus bets

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, and at DraftKings Illinois new users can turn a $5 bet into $150 in bonus bets.

Posted on: April 20, 2022 | | Staff

DraftKings ‘Hammer The Over’ No-Brainer Promotion Is Available To All Illinois Sports Bettors

DraftKings Sportsbook in Illinois is offering a very generous total for Saturday's Bills-Patriots NFL Playoff game.

Posted on: January 15, 2022 | | Matt Boecker

New Users Can Turn $1 Into $100 At DraftKings This Loaded Sports Betting Weekend

There is no shortage of sports betting action this weekend, and DraftKings and FanDuel have generous sign up offers.

Posted on: December 10, 2021 | | Chris Smith

Bet $5, Win $150 At FanDuel If You Correctly Choose Seahawks Vs. Cardinals Winner

FanDuel Sportsbook in Illinois is giving new users the chance to turn a $5 bet into $150 on the Seahawks-Cardinals game.

Posted on: November 17, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Michael Jordan Joins DraftKings Board Of Directors, Stock Soars

Michael Jordan will join DraftKings' board of directors and take an unspecified equity stake in the company.

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Pritzker Removes In-Person Sportsbook Registration Requirement Through Sept. 19

Gov. JB Pritzker has once again suspended the in-person registration requirement for Illinois sportsbooks through at least Sept. 19.

Posted on: August 21, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

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

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BetRivers Won’t Charge Fee on Winnings in Illinois Like DraftKings

Will DraftKings and FanDuel Pull Out Over Illinois Tax Hike?

VGT Company Accel Agrees To Pay $1 Million Illinois Gaming Board Fine

Bet $5 On NBA Playoffs At DraftKings Illinois, Get $150 In bonus bets

DraftKings ‘Hammer The Over’ No-Brainer Promotion Is Available To All Illinois Sports Bettors

New Users Can Turn $1 Into $100 At DraftKings This Loaded Sports Betting Weekend

Bet $5, Win $150 At FanDuel If You Correctly Choose Seahawks Vs. Cardinals Winner

Michael Jordan Joins DraftKings Board Of Directors, Stock Soars

Pritzker Removes In-Person Sportsbook Registration Requirement Through Sept. 19

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

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals

Demolition Underway At Bally’s Future Chicago Location

Illinois Launches Its Ninth Online Operator: Hard Rock Bet

Village of Bolingbrook Seeks Residents’ Take on VGTs

Sizzling Summer Continues For Illinois Casinos In July