Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
How The US Sports Betting Industry Expanded In 2021
Rhode Island sportsbooks took in over $12 million in revenue from July to October. Tennessee residents wagered over $375.3 million on sports in October. Illinois sportsbooks handled over $840.4 million in October, a 32.6% increase from the previous highest handle. LAS VEGAS – With so much happening in over the last year, it’s easy to…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker Signs HB 3136, Changes Illinois Sportsbook Laws
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 3136, a bill that creates significant changes to Illinois’ sports betting industry, into law on Friday. The signing will result in notable changes including allowing remote sportsbook account registration and the lifting of the ban on wagers on in-state college teams, among others. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Governor J.B.…
Read MoreChicago Bears Purchase Arlington Casino From Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs has sold its Arlington International Racecourse to the Chicago Bears. Churchill Downs also withdrew its bid for a new casino in Waukegan, Illinois. CHICAGO – The Chicago Bears have purchased the Arlington International Racecourse from Churchill Downs. The purchase came to be a $197.2 million acquisition between the two entities and will ensure…
Read MoreHard Rock Casino Rockford Receives Further Gaming Board Approval
The Hard Rock Casino Rockford has passed another speed bump. 815 Entertainment, a conglomeration of investors, received a supplier license from the Illinois Gaming Board. Several key players in the casino’s operating system were also approved by the Board. LAS VEGAS – The Hard Rock Casino Rockford is getting closer and closer to reality as…
Read MoreIllinois Sees Sports Betting Handle And Revenue Dip In May
Sportsbooks in Illinois saw $507.3 million wagered on sports in May. This is a 5.6% decline month over month. Sports betting revenue is also down a whopping 17%. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Sportsbooks in Illinois saw a slight decline in sports betting activity in May compared to April’s strong numbers. Sports betting revenue is also down…
Read MoreConstruction For DraftKings At Casino Queen Sportsbook Underway
DraftKings at Casino Queen is adding a 30,000 sq. ft sportsbook to its property that is presently only 8,000 sq. ft. This expansion is costing the owners $10 million to construct and will take about six months to complete. Until it’s officially done, sports bettors can use the DraftKings mobile sportsbook app to place all…
Read MoreChicago Now Accepting Bids For A New Downtown Casino Resort
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is accepting bids for a new casino resort in the city. The hope is to have the resort open by 2025. This will be the first casino resort in the city of Chicago. CHICAGO – Chicago gambling fans will soon see a major casino resort in the heart of the city…
Read MoreRiverboat Casinos Sue Scientific Games Over ‘Illegal’ Shuffler Monopoly
DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St Louis Illinois and Casino Queen Marquette are suing Scientific Games (SG) over an alleged illegal monopoly. The lawsuit claims that SG is currently able to set ridiculously high prices on card shufflers without the fear of being undercut. The suit claims that operators are being damaged financially as…
Read MoreIllinois Online Casino Gambling Bill Filled In General Assembly
Democratic Rep. Robert Rita has filed a new bill in the Illinois General Assembly to bring online casino gambling to the Prairie State. The bill would launch legal casino sites through local casinos and racetracks should it be approved. Illinois already has online sports betting available. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Players in Illinois may soon be…
Read MoreMissouri Getting The Jump On Sports Betting Bills For 2021
Missouri is not shying away from the sports betting industry as three new bills have been pre-filed by different sponsors. The Show-Me State was close to sports wagering legalization in 2020 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the upcoming 2021 session hopes to finish the job. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers have already…
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