William Hill, Grand Victoria Casino Launch Online IL Sportsbook

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William Hill US added an online sportsbook the Illinois sports betting market to its growing operations. The William Hill sportsbook will be powered through the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin. The mobile betting app can be downloaded and accessed from anywhere in Illinois for a … Read more

Two More Sportsbooks Have Opened Their Doors In Illinois

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) gave out eight licenses for sportsbooks in the state to open when the pastime became legal. Both Hollywood Casino locations have opened, marking the fifth and sixth sports betting venues to begin business, leaving two sportsbooks left to launch. These … Read more

William Hill US Launches First Illinois Sportsbook In Elgin

William Hill - Grand Victoria Casino

William Hill US launched a sportsbook at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois. This is the first William Hill sportsbook in the Prairie State. The launch is a part of a multi-state deal between Eldorado Resorts, William Hill, and Caesars Entertainment. ELGIN, Ill.- Sports … Read more

7 IL Sportsbook Licenses Awarded, More Approval Needed For Mobile

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has issued seven new sportsbook licenses to casinos in Illinois. Fees from the licenses were able to give Illinois $40 million in instant revenue. The odds of each sportsbook launching depends on additional approval from the IGB. CHICAGO – Seven … Read more

Illinois Sportsbooks Now Opening For Legal Sports Betting

Illinois Sportsbook Launch

Illinois has become the 15th state to accept a legal sports bet. The Illinois Gaming Board has issued seven sportsbook licenses to various operations in the state. The first bet will be placed by Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk. BetRivers will accept bets in … Read more

Five Different Gaming Venues Now Plan On Offering IL Sportsbooks

Illinois Gaming Board Licenses

Illinois is finally nearing the time to begin accepting their first legal sports bets, almost a year after legalization. The Illinois Gaming Board has been issuing temporary licenses to applicants for sportsbooks. March Madness is the expected launching timeframe for the operators that have received … Read more