Industry
July 24, 2020
Hospitality Industry in Illinois Threatened as COVID-19 Is Not Going Away
Unemployment due to COVID-19 is on the rise. Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry in Illinois threatened because of additional restrictions. Unemployment Due to COVID-19 on the Rise The unemployment claims due to COVID-19 keep rising across the US. Total new claims nationwide due to COVID-19 and the introduced lockdown […]
Business
July 16, 2020
PointBet Receives Permit for Sports Betting in Illinois
Australia sports betting company PointsBet announced today it received temporary permit to operate in Illinois. The sports book provider will be able to roll out retail and online sports betting in the state, once its partner, the Hawthorne Race Course (HRC) in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, receives a master license from the gaming regulator, […]
Business
July 1, 2020
DraftKings Enters Illinois, Bad Actor Clause Worked Around
DraftKings is entering the Illinois sports betting market, an SEC filing by the daily fantasy and sports book operator showed. Despite the provision in the law legalizing sports betting in the state against online-only sports book companies to stop them from entering the market for 18 months, the Boston-based operator found a work-around, through a […]
Legal
July 1, 2020
Chicago Casino One Step Closer Following a SB 516 Signed by Governor Pritzker
Following the signing of SB 516 by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois is effectively receiving a new casino tax schedule. Under the new bill, tax revenue is separated between the city and the state. SB516 Was Signed into Law by Governor Pritzker Yesterday The Chicago casino is now one step closer to realization thanks to a […]
Sports
June 27, 2020
Illinois Launch Mobile Sports Betting with La Liga Soccer
Online sports betting in Illinois officially launched June 18, with the majority of the bets during the first legal day placed on the action from the Spanish La Liga soccer league, Rivers Casino Des Plaines reported. BetRivers.com Mobile App The casino property operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated recently launched mobile sports betting, partnering with Rush […]
Casino
June 26, 2020
Illinois Casinos to Restart on Wednesday, July 1
After three months of suspended operations, casinos in Illinois will have a chance to go back to normal. Casinos and video gambling machine venues will be reopening on Wednesday, July 1. Illinois Governor Gives Go-Ahead for Casino Restart Illinois is making a return towards normality with casinos reopening next week following a three-month shutdown. On […]
Business
June 21, 2020
Illinois Casino Operators Hope to Restart Business on June 26
Casino operators in Illinois may be allowed to reopen on June 26. This date marks the state’s Phase 4 of the reopening plan for businesses. Similar to other states, operators will have to follow social distancing and health and safety protocols. Illinois Gaming Board Says Casinos May Reopen on June 26 The gambling and gaming […]
Legal
June 6, 2020
Illinois Mobile Registration and Betting Become a Reality
In light of declining revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order on Thursday, overhauling existing legislation and granting casinos and racetracks the ability to apply for a mobile license and enable patrons to register and place bets from home. Illinois Receives a Big Mobile Sports Betting Boost Illinois may have just got an […]
Legal
May 25, 2020
Lawmakers in Illinois Approved $40 Billion Budget Following Sunday’s Session
Illinois lawmakers have passed an emergency budget, taking into account the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the state’s economy. Lawmakers Pass a $40 Billion State Budget Following a late Saturday night – early Sunday morning vote, lawmakers in Illinois passed a $40 billion state budget. Keeping in mind the budget gap that was created by […]
Casino
April 1, 2020
Arkansas, Illinois Extend Casino Closure Amid Worsening Covid-19 Situation
As the coronavirus /Covid-19/ outbreak gathers pace in the US, several states including Arkansas and Illinois have extended casino closure beyond the initial date. In Arkansas, temporary shutdown of land-based gaming facilities will continue throughout April, while in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board extended the closure of state casinos to April 8. Arkansas New Date […]