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 […]
Business
November 18, 2020
Illinois Governor Shuts Down Casinos As Covid-19 Case Rate Spikes
The Governor of Illinois said on Tuesday that all indoor entertainment venues will close down starting Friday, as the number of coronavirus cases averages nearly 12,500 per day. Casinos Will Close For Three Weeks Illinois riverboat casinos will close due to a surge in the number of coronavirus cases, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday in […]
Casino
November 18, 2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Orders Illinois Casinos to Shut Down on Friday
As Illinois hit 12,000 new covid-19 cases on Tuesday, November 17, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that indoor entertainment venues, including casinos, will shut down starting Friday, November 20. Gov. Pritzker Rolls in New Covid-19 Restrictions, Shutters Casinos Speaking on Tuesday, November 17, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered casinos, museums, retail shops and indoor entertainment venues […]
Sports
September 23, 2020
Illinois Mobile Sports Betting Registration Extended by October 17
Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended the online registration period for sports bettor which was due to end on Saturday, September 19. The period has been extended until October 17 instead. Online Sports Betting Registration Still Open in Illinois Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has requested an extension for the period during which sports fans in the […]
Business
August 17, 2020
Illinois July Gambling Revenues Down, Not as Bad as Expected
Casinos in Illinois had better than expectations first month after reopening, the Illinois Gaming Board monthly report shows. Despite being capped at 50% of their capacity, the 10 state’s casinos managed to rake in nearly three-quarters of what they achieved in July 2019. Back in June, Governor J.B.Pritzker gave a former go-ahead for gambling establishments […]
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 […]