Industry
February 24, 2021
CDI Sells Arlington Racecourse as Redevelopment Site
Casino and horse racing operator Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced in a press release on its website it initiated a procedure for the sale of Arlington International Racecourse – the oval and all 326 acres of land. Arlington on the Block The historic racetrack in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is marketed as a redevelopment opportunity by […]
Legal
February 21, 2021
Illinois Sees New Online Casino Gambling Bill Submitted
State Rep. Bob Rita has pitched HB3142 or the Internet Gaming Act to seek and introduce legal online casino gambling in the state of Illinois. Illinois HB3142 Pushes for Legalized Online Casino Gaming With the Illinois sports betting industry booming, the state has not yet passed a bill that allows it to legalize online casino […]
Casino
February 19, 2021
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Plans $87 Million Expansion
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced plans to expand its jointly owned property with Rush Street Interactive – Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Illinois. With an $87 million price tag, the expansion plans to add gaming positions, a poker room, a new restaurant, and event space. CDI Plans to Expand Rivers Casino Des Plaines The industry-leading racing […]
Sports
January 28, 2021
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Hits $447m in November
Illinois’ sports betting results continue to improve with the state heading for even better total handle in the months ahead. Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Improves in November Sports betting in Illinois improved in November a report released by the Illinois Gaming Board and delivered by regulator head Marcus Fruchter revealed. The numbers marked a […]
Industry
January 17, 2021
Illinois Casinos Go Back to Tier 2 Mitigations
Illinois gambling venues have seen their revenue dry up since the governor closed indoor service statewide in November in a bid to curb the increase of Covid-19 cases. Illinois Are a Step Closer to Tier 1, Which Allows In-Door Dining Three Illinois regions have started returning to Tier 2 mitigations after a two-month pause due […]
Industry
January 13, 2021
Illinois: Sports Betting Bill Could Allow Wagers on State Collegiate Events
Illinois could pass a bill to legalize sports betting on the state’s collegiate events before March Madness, but a new General Assembly might reset the initiative. The Bill Would Amend the Sports Wagering Act Illinois State Representative Mike Zalewski filed legislation on January 9 to authorize sports wagering on state collegiate events. If passed, HB […]
Casino
January 8, 2021
Illinois Readies to Reopen Casinos on January 15
Casinos in Illinois have been on a two month shutdown since mid-November with Gov. J.B. Pritzker giving some hope on Wednesday that the state may restart some businesses as early as January 15. Easing up of Restrictions Likely Casinos in Illinois may be headed for a restart as early as January 15 with the state […]
Legal
December 22, 2020
IGB Launches Disciplinary Case against Accel Entertainment
One of the largest video gambling operators in the US, Accel Entertainment, is facing a $5 million levy from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) for allegedly violating the regulator’s inducement rules. Commissions for Business Owners The 8-page complaint against the operator alleges Accel entered into a deal with sports betting brand DraftKings to use commissions […]
Industry
December 18, 2020
Illinois Reports Record Sports Betting Handle of $434 Million in October
Illinois’ sports betting handle is growing rapidly and is now the fourth-largest market in the US, despite the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Illinois Accounts for 13% of the Total Handle in the US Illinois sports betting reported another month of growth with October’s handle increasing by 43% month-on-month to the record $434 million. […]
Legal
December 2, 2020
North Shore Butcher Sentenced to Year in Prison over Sports Gambling
A butcher, resident of Highland Park was sentenced to one year in prison for running an illegal sports betting operation. The 63-year-old Domenic Poeta pleaded guilty back in August to filing false tax return and running an illegal betting operation. Besides the prison sentence, the convicted has to repay some $1.4 million in taxes. One […]