Illinois sports betting Archives - Page 54 of 55

Illinois Awards First Sportsbook Licenses To Three Casinos

Argosy, Grand Victoria And Rivers Casinos Get First Access To Legal Illinois Sports Betting

The state of Illinois awarded three sportsbook licenses to those who applied to get in on the sports betting action.

Posted on: February 5, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Sports Betting Rules Create Several Problems For Illinois' Future

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: Illinois’ Newest Sports Betting Rules

The state of Illinois is working toward legal sports betting. The latest sports betting rules call into question how well that process is coming along, however. In the 66 pages of draft regulations, there is good, bad, and ugly. Unfortunately for Illinoisans, there is more of the latter two categories than the first. What’s good […]

Posted on: January 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

A Centerstone problem gambling grant shows how state governments, gambling companies and treatment centers can work together.

State Grant Sets Example For Addressing Problem Gambling

Every time gambling expands in a state, there are concerns about increased dangers for people with compulsive gambling issues. A recent Centerstone problem gambling grant shows how everyone involved can address that concern. Funds from the state of Illinois will support treatment for such individuals at the nonprofit healthcare organization. Part of those funds will […]

Posted on: January 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois sports betting license applications in time for Christmas

Illinois Sportsbooks Come Closer to Reality This Holiday Season

License applications for legal sportsbooks in Illinois should be available no later than December 19, but will potential operators be deterred?

Posted on: November 20, 2019 | | Derek Helling

NBA Players Group Is Still Fishing For Free Sports Betting Money

Submissions by the public during the Illinois sports betting comments period reveal the players association for the NBA hasn't yet given up on its quest for free money.

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Chicago Teams Threaten To Take Their Ball And Go Home Regarding Sportsbooks

A letter from five Chicago sports teams who could be stakeholders in Illinois sports betting lays out their desires to the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: October 27, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Sky Anything But The Limit For Chicago’s WNBA Playoff Odds

The Sky isn't the limit in the 2019 WNBA playoffs, as multiple sportsbooks don't favor Chicago in a review of the Sky's playoff odds.

Posted on: September 11, 2019 | | Derek Helling

A Closer Look At 2019 Northwestern College Football Odds

In a year in which there is a heavy favorite in the Big 10 West that isn't Northwestern, sportsbooks are cool on the Wildcats odds of performing well.

Posted on: August 30, 2019 | | Derek Helling

What The Penn National Deal Means For Illinois Sports Betting

When sports betting in Illinois goes live, it's clear that the Stars Group and Fox Bet will be involved thanks to a recently announced Penn National deal.

Posted on: August 13, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Sportsbooks Don’t Give Illinois A Fighting Chance For 2020 College Football Playoff

A review of the 2020 playoff odds for the University of Illinois shows that none of the sportsbooks around the country give the Fighting Illini much of a chance.

Posted on: August 6, 2019 | | Derek Helling