Legal sports betting in Illinois is progressing with the rollout of phase two of the rules and regulations of the new law. Sports bettors must be 21 years old in order to wager on sports competitions. Initial revenue estimates by the Governor saw at least … Read more
Illinois sports betting is now legal but it is not active yet. Illinois lawmakers expect that betting will start before March Madness. Mobile wagering could have an 18 month delay period before starting. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Lawmakers think that Illinois sports betting could start up … Read more
Illinois approved sports betting in 2019 with the passage of Illinois Senate Bill 690. Experts believe the future Illinois sports betting handle can rival that of Nevada. Meanwhile, bettors in the Chicago area have flooded the northwestern casinos in Indiana. CHICAGO –The Illinois Gaming Board … Read more
IL SB 690 was signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker in June. Sports betting in Illinois will first be available in the state’s racetracks, professional sports stadiums, and casinos. The Illinois Gaming Board will take all public comments into consideration when drafting official … Read more
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
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