Regulation Archives - Play Illinois

Feds Charge Gregory Paloian For Illegal Gambling In Illinois — Again

Gregory Emmett Paloian is charged with running an illegal sports betting outfit again. Brian Urlacher was charged with illegal gambling in February. Read More

Posted on: October 14, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Sports Bettors Won’t Miss The On-Site Registration Requirement

DraftKings on-site registration is an experience that Illinoisans won't have to endure for at least the next three weeks, and it's a good thing. Read More

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

There’s A Possible Problem For Illinois Online Sportsbooks Brewing

With options dwindling for online-only applicants, Illinois in-person registration for online sports betting accounts could go on much longer than expected. Read More

Posted on: August 17, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Opinion: In-Person Registration At DraftKings Reveals Mandate Was More About Punishment, Not Security

The launch of DraftKings' in-person registration model for Illinois sports betting makes it painfully obvious the mandate had nothing to do with security. Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Casinos’ Push For Illinois Internet Gaming Faces Opposition

Casinos made a push to legalize Illinois internet gaming prior to the end of the legislative session. A lawmaker explains why iGaming faces difficulties. Read More

Posted on: August 6, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement

The return of in-person registration for online betting in Illinois is about more than whether or not brick-and-mortar casinos are open. Read More

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois

A recently announced Casino Queen name change will incorporate DraftKings into the facility's name, which enables a workaround to an IL rule. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Joe Boozell