Illinois sports betting Archives

William Hill Is Live: What Illinois Sports Bettors Need To Know About It

William Hill became the fifth online sportsbook to launch in Illinois last week, and there is plenty of sports betting interest in the state. Read More

Posted on: September 24, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Public Can Bet On Rivers With Forthcoming Rush Street Interactive IPO

BetRivers parent company Rush Street Interactive will likely go public later this year, and it could have ripple effects on the entire state industry. Read More

Posted on: September 23, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Why Illinois Sportsbooks Can’t Take Bets On Illinois, Northwestern Football

Bettors looking at the Illinois college sports betting landscape will notice a lack of wagers on Illinois and Northwestern. There's one reason for that. Read More

Posted on: September 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Bears At Falcons Odds, Betting Preview: Not Much Respect For Chicago Despite 2-0 Start

The Bears may be 0-2, but oddsmakers don't like their chances against the 0-2 Falcons in Atlanta. The line has already moved in Atlanta's favor. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Cubs, White Sox 2020 World Series Odds: All-Chicago Finale A Real Possibility

The White Sox and Chicago Cubs are both in first place, and there's a real chance they could meet in the World Series for the first time since 1906. Read More

Posted on: September 21, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Hip, Hip, Hooray: Illinois Governor Extends Online Sports Betting Registration Window

Due to COVID-19, Gov. JB Pritzker announced the extension of the mobile registration period once again for Illinois sports betting fans. Read More

Posted on: September 18, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Bears Vs. Giants NFL Betting Preview: Can Mitchell Trubisky Do It Again?

The Bears are clear favorites over the Giants at Soldier Field on Sunday, but can Mitchell Trubisky establish some consistency? Read More

Posted on: September 18, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Hawthorne, PointsBet To Launch 3 Sports Betting Sites At OTBs In Suburban Chicago

Hawthorne Race Course, in tandem with PointsBet, will open three OTB retail sportsbooks, the first of which could come by Oct. 1. Read More

Posted on: September 17, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Staggering Percentage Of Illinois Sports Bets Placed Online In July, Per Revenue Report

Illinois sports bettors were eager for sports to return in July, as a significant number placed wagers on their mobile devices. Read More

Posted on: September 16, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Do I Stay Or Do I Go Now? Existing Illinois Bettors Won’t Have To Visit Casino To Keep Accounts

In-person registration may return to Illinois online sports betting, leaving users with questions about what that means for their accounts. Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell