FanDuel Suspending Illinois Sports Betting Fee Until June

FanDuel Suspending Illinois Sports Betting Fee Until June

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For a limited time, FanDuel is waiving their 50-cent fee for all bets for Illinois sports bettors. The sportsbook announced on Thursday that they would be waiving the fee until June 19th, allowing bettors to avoid the 50-cent surcharge that would be … Read more

Race for Division Title and Playoffs Deliver NHL Slate Value

Pittsburgh Penguins - Chicago Blackhawks

With all NHL teams having only three or less games remaining on the season, playoff hopefuls and possible division winners will be playing with urgency. The New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes sit just one point apart for the lead in the Metropolitan Division, … Read more

United Center, FanDuel Reach Stadium Sportsbook Partnership

United Center

Sportsbook operator FanDuel has reached an agreement with the United Center to launch a two-story, in-person sportsbook located inside the stadium, home to the Bulls and Blackhawks. The next step is for FanDuel and the United Center to apply for a sportsbook license with the … Read more

Sports Betting Could Benefit Tourism In Chicago, New Orleans

Harrah's - New Orleans

Chicago has lifted restrictions on stadium-based sportsbooks in the city, opening up professional sports teams to the opportunity of hosting their own sportsbook at their venue. Louisiana’s mobile sports betting industry is on-track to launch prior to this season’s Super Bowl in mid-January, according to … Read more

NHL Playoff Betting: Sportsbooks Say Islanders Sweep Capitals

Islanders and Capitals

The New York Islanders are 1.5-goal favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Vegas Golden Knights are -200 moneyline favorites to close out their series against the Chicago Blackhawks. The O/U total for the Chicago Blackhawks-Vegas Golden Knights game is CHICAGO – The NHL Playoffs are … Read more

NHL Odds: Full Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Update

NHL Playoffs

The unique 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway as the Carolina Hurricanes became the first team to win their series from inside the bubble. Five other qualifying series are tied 1-1 as teams head into pivotal game three matchups. The top four teams look to … Read more

Illinois Mobile Betting Set To Expand With DraftKings Deal

Casino Queen

The DraftKings deal will bring the sportsbook to the Casino Queen as well as give Illinois residents access to the mobile sports betting app. No date has been set for DraftKings to launch in Illinois. SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- DraftKings is officially set to operate in the … Read more