Rosemont Illinois’ Allstate Arena Looking For A Sportsbook

Allstate Arena

Once Illinois sports betting is in full swing, it is estimated to have a revenue stream of almost $2.7 billion a year. The Illinois Gaming Board has opened its email lines for public opinions on things they’d like to see for sportsbooks. The Village of … Read more

Potential IL Sports Betting Operators Given New Licensure Requirements

Marcus Fruchter Illinois Gaming Control Board

The bill that legalized sports betting in Illinois also authorized the construction of six new casinos in the state.  Those seeking casino licenses in Illinois will now have to abide by heightened ethical standards set by the Illinois Gaming Commission.  The emergency rules set by … Read more

Northwest Indiana A Viable Option For Chicago Sports Bettors

Khalil Mack Destroys Aaron Rodgers

Northwest Indiana sportsbooks will be open in time for the NFL season opener. Residents of Illinois can travel to Indiana if they would like to place wagers on the Chicago Bears games. Currently, there is no date as to when Illinois will open its sports … Read more

Indiana To Approve Sports Betting Regulations, Launch Days Away

Indiana Sports Betting Awaits Approval

Scheduled at 1:00 pm, the Indiana Gaming Commission must approve sports betting regulations before they can launch. If all goes as planned, the state of Indiana will launch their first sportsbook on September 1, making them the 13th state to do so. With major American … Read more

Parlay Cards Could Be Coming To An Illinois Gas Station Near You

Sports Betting at Illinois Gas Stations

The Illinois Lottery is making preparations to launch parlay cards. There is no estimated date to when Illinois sports betting will launch. There could be over 5,000 locations in Illinois to bet on sports. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Parlay cards could be introduced to over 5,000 … Read more

TV Broadcasters, Networks Betting Big On U.S. Sports Gambling

Networks embrace growing U.S. sports betting industry

Sinclair Broadcasting recently agreed to acquire 21 regional sports networks and Fox College Sports from The Walt Disney Co. for $10.6 billion. ESPN previously signed a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to run it’s ‘Daily Wager’ program. There are currently 11 states with active sportsbooks and … Read more

Casinos Hoping To Gain Head Start With Indiana Sports Betting

Sports Betting Board

The Indiana Gaming Commission is expected to approve its proposed sports wagering regulations on August 28, 2019. Indiana sports betting law allows licensed casinos to begin sportsbook operations on September 1, 2019. Neighboring states Ohio and Michigan still have a chance to legalize sports betting … Read more

Gun Lake Casino, Rush Street Interactive Partner For Social Sportsbook

Gun Lake Casino Partnership With Rush Street Interactive

CASINO4FUN, an internet gaming platform was developed by Rush Street Interactive (RSI). All casinos that have partnerships with RSI each have their own CASINO4FUN site. CASINO4FUN allows patrons of the casino to make various wagers online for free; winnings are coupons and free plays at … Read more

Sunday Soccer Lineup: World Cup Final, Copa America, CONCACAF Gold Cup

World Cup

The USWNT is looking to repeat as World Cup Champions, as they take on the Netherlands on Sunday at 11 AM EST. Brazil is a heavy favorite against Peru in the Copa America Final, which begins at 4 PM EST on Sunday. The USMNT is … Read more

Governor Pritzker Officially Signs Illinois Sports Betting Bill Into Law

Governor-Pritzker-Signs-Illinois-Sports-Betting-Bill

Sports betting in Illinois was passed by the state legislature as an amendment to the bill IL SB 690. Sports gambling will be legal through both retail sportsbooks and statewide mobile wagering apps. Illinois is the fifth state to officially legalize sports betting this year. … Read more

Wrigley Field To Accept Sports Betting Action By Start Of Next Season

Wrigley Field Sports Betting

Sports betting in Illinois will become legal upon the signing of IL SB 690. Betting scandals have plagued the state in the past but hopes are that they remain as history. Betting in stadiums is prohibited per MLB rules, though the league is looking to … Read more