Illinois sports betting Archives - Page 31 of 55

DraftKings Dominates Addison Stop, Near Where Wrigley Field Sportsbook Will Be

A Wrigley Field DraftKings sportsbook will eventually be located steps away from the Addison red line train stop.

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Rivers Casino, BetRivers Ink Deal With ‘Hometown’ Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears and Rivers Casino are now exclusive sports betting and casino partners, the duo announced on Tuesday morning.

Posted on: June 22, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

A Super Bowl In Illinois? State Could Host Major Sports Events If Bears Buy Arlington

The Chicago Bears made major news last week when they announced their bid to buy Arlington International Racecourse. Churchill Downs put the 326 acres of land up for sale earlier this year. If the racing and gaming company selects the Bears’ offer, it will mark the end of an era; most Chicago Bears betting fans […]

Posted on: June 21, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Which Sportsbooks Have Eyes On The No. 2 Sports Betting Bachelor?

Illinois should eventually have double-digit online sportsbooks. We're tracking which operators have shown interest in the market.

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

2021 US Open Odds, Bonus Offers, Boosts At Illinois Sportsbooks

The third major of the 2021 golf season is upon us, and Jon Rahm is the consensus favorite to win the US Open.

Posted on: June 16, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

How Illinois Became The No. 2 Sports Betting Market In America

Illinois rose to the No. 2 spot in US sports betting in April, finishing ahead of Nevada and Pennsylvania. Here's how it happened.

Posted on: June 14, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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DraftKings, FanDuel Venture To Combine Casino Operations In Downstate Illinois

FanDuel and DraftKings have submitted a request with the Illinois Gaming Board to merge their downstate casino operations.

Posted on: June 11, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

You Get A License! And You! Trio Of Casinos Get OK To Add Sports Betting, Including Newbie Bally’s

Bally’s Corporation has officially assumed ownership of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced at Wednesday’s meeting. The IGB also granted the national gaming company a retail sports betting license to add to the good Illinois news. Harrah’s Joliet and Harrah’s Metropolis also received retail sports betting licenses during the IGB meeting. […]

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Joe Boozell