Business
August 6, 2021
Illinois the Quickest in US History to Reach $5 Billion Sports Betting Handle
Sports betting in Illinois took $476.5 million in June, which is the lowest it’s been since December 2020. However, the state still managed to break the $5-billion mark faster than any other state to date. Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Slumps but Revenue Increases In June, sport wagering in Illinois dropped below $500 million for […]
Business
August 6, 2021
DraftKings Could be Coming to the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field
A visit to the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, could be very different in the future. The field is home to the Chicago Cubs, who teamed up with DraftKings last year, and the idea since then has been to have a massive sportsbook at the stadium. That dream moved closer to reality this week […]
Casino
July 29, 2021
Hard Rock Is Set to Open Its Rockford Temporary Casino in October
In a virtual vendor session on Wednesday, Hard Rock International announced that the Rockford Hard Rock Casino in Illinois will be open in October. The virtual session allowed local businesses to learn more about the opportunities that lie ahead at this temporary casino. The Illinois Gaming Board Approved the Team There will be both a […]
Industry
July 22, 2021
Chicago Could See Sports Betting If Local Leader Has His Way
Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett has introduced an ordinance that could possibly lift the ban on sports betting in the Windy City. It would allow the city to issue licenses and set revenue parameters, giving Illinois new streams of income. The City Council is set to vote on that ordinance and, if betting on sports becomes […]
Industry
July 16, 2021
VGT Gaming in Illinois Has Taken Control
The state of Illinois had a very successful month last month with its video gaming terminals (VGT), which reported revenue that was a bit over $213 million. That is a massive increase compared to the last two years as the revenue is 57% higher than the VGT revenue made in June 2019. One of the […]
Casino
July 15, 2021
IGCB Approved Rockford Temp Casino Exec Personnel, Investors
A temporary casino project in Illinois moved a step further after the state gaming regulator approved a series of businesses, owners and executive personnel to run the facility. Management Personnel Approved The Illinois Gaming Control Board (IGCB) approved the chief investors behind the temporary Hard Rock casino in Rockford, the owner of Dotty’s gambling café […]
Industry
July 7, 2021
Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Hits $507.3M in May
In May, the sports betting handle in Illinois reached $507.3 million, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board. Although the result marks a small decrease compared to April, May is the fifth consecutive month with a sports betting handle above $500 million. Illinois Records $507.3M in Sports Betting Handle for May In-person sports […]
Industry
June 28, 2021
Illinois Officials Approve Temporary Hard Rock Casino for Rockford
Rockford, a city in Illinois about 90 miles west from Chicago, is one step closer to opening a Hard Rock Casino. Construction of the new casino may commence this week, according to Senator Dave Syverson. The location, which formerly served as a convention center and restaurant, is owned by a family who was initially part of […]
Sports
June 22, 2021
Chicago Bears Named BetRivers and Rivers Casino Official Partners
The 2021 season in the National Football League (NFL) has not begun yet but one franchise, The Chicago Bears, already scored a major coup. Local Sportsbook and Casino Support The Bears announced today a multi-year exclusive partnership deal with Chicago-based gaming operator Rush Street Interactive (RSI) under which the online sports betting brand of RSI, […]
Sports
June 17, 2021
A Look at Illinois’ Sports Gambling Market One Year in Doesn’t Show Widespread Gambling Problems
The vast majority of sports gamblers in Illinois don’t demonstrate an unhealthy proclivity toward gambling. This is good news since gambling opponents have repeatedly – and incorrectly – tried to argue that legalized gambling would destroy communities. They asserted that it would only create a society full of crazed people, running around and placing bets […]