Industry
November 9, 2021
Illinois’ Sports Betting Handle in September is $566.5 Million, Per IGB
On Monday, the Illinois Gaming Board reported its total September sports betting handle and as the report suggests, it is $596.5 million. Thanks to these numbers, the national monthly sports handle has reached over $5 billion for the first time in the era known as post-PASPA. Ten States Reported Record-Breaking Monthly Handles This milestone did […]
Industry
November 9, 2021
Rush Street Gaming Founder Works to Stop Sports Betting in Chicago
Neil Bluhm may be a billionaire, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he understands business. The entrepreneur and partner of Midwest Gaming & Entertainment is trying to convince the Chicago City Council not to lift a local sports betting ban because it would impact his Rivers Casino and sportsbook in the city of Des Plaines. However, […]
Sports
November 1, 2021
Illinois Votes for the Removal of In-Person Registrations for Sports Betting
The state of Illinois has seen both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly approve an amendment to House Bill 3136 that will see in-person registrations for mobile betting expire on March 5. Illinois Votes in Favor of the HB 3136 Amendment The Senate approved the bill with an overwhelming number of 44 to 12 and […]
Legal
October 28, 2021
In-person Sports Betting Registration Could be Nixed in Illinois
When Illinois first decided to embrace legal sports betting, it decided that forcing some people to drive hundreds of miles to register for an online sports betting account was completely logical. It didn’t take long for the state to realize the flaw in its plan, as COVID-19 kept everyone locked down with nowhere to run. […]
Sports
September 30, 2021
The Chicago Bears Closer to Relocation, Sportsbook Launch
When football fans think of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field instantly comes to mind. The team has called the stadium its home for more than five decades, but the property is almost twice that old. Rumors of a possible relocation of the team have been circulating with much more sincerity recently and it now seems […]
Sports
September 22, 2021
Sports Betting May Be the Cause of the Feud Between the Chicago Bears and CPD
The Chicago Bears and the franchise’s landlord, the Chicago Park District (CPD), have had a feud for a long time over the structural improvements and leases at Soldier Field. There have even been some rumors speculating that the Bears might leave the iconic stadium and enter a search for a newer and bigger suburban home. […]
Industry
September 10, 2021
Sports Betting Volume in Illinois Plummets in July
In July, the volume of sports betting in Illinois plummeted, reaching similar values to last year in September, according to PlayIllinois. In July, retail and online sportsbooks recorded $369.1 million in wagers, which is quite similar to the result from September 2020, when the wagers halted at $369 million again. This marked the state’s lowest […]
Casino
September 10, 2021
Chicago Gambling Ring Convict Gets a Light Sentence
The Chicago police recently arrested several people with ties to the Vincent DelGiudice gambling ring. With a decision from a federal judge, Matthew Knight – one of the main culprits, got with a light sentence thanks to his clean history and because of his social situation. Matthew Knight’s Final Verdict According to the prosecution, Matthew […]
Casino
August 9, 2021
Chicago Casino Proposal Deadline Moves to October 29 After Ho-Hum Response
Chicago’s city officials move the deadline for submitting a proposal for the planned casino to October 29, looking for more bidders. Chicago Officials Extend Proposal Deadline for a Planned Casino On Friday afternoon, Chicago officials announced the deadline for proposal submission for the planned casino in the city was extended by over nine weeks to […]
Industry
August 9, 2021
Illinois Operators Can Apply for Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses Until December
Three lucky betting operators will be selected for online-only sports betting licenses in Illinois, as the state’s gaming board has opened the application window. Illinois has decided on December 3 as a deadline for all applicants. Three Operators will be Selected for Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses Gambling operators in Illinois who only possess a temporary […]