Lawmakers voted to legalize sports betting in Illinois in June of 2019. A bill was recently filed to undo the legalization of sports betting in Illinois. Before the proposal of HB 5561, sports betting was thought highly of when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on … Read more
Chicago’s Rivers Casino is racing to fill out a full sportsbook staff in time for March Madness. Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019 but has struggled to achieve a full launch. Sports betting in Illinois could be a multi-billion-dollar industry. DES PLAINES, Ill. – Three … Read more
The state of Illinois will be getting a new home for the Chicago Cubs broadcasts in the Marquee Sports Network. Due to the legalization of sports betting in Illinois, the channel will be airing a popular show about wagering on sports, “Follow The Money.” The … Read more
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
The total money wagered at licensed sportsbooks throughout 2019 broke the $11 billion mark. Over $750 million was kept by sportsbooks as revenue from bettors’ losing wagers. With mobile betting becoming standard, 2020 should see over $20 billion wagered. LAS VEGAS – Since PASPA was … Read more
Over 20 states will have legalized sports betting in 2020. The three biggest states for the market are not part of those states but have been in favor of legalization. California, Florida, and Texas have faced either tribal or political opposition on the issue. PROVIDENCE, … Read more
Rivers Casino Des Plaines opened a new sports bar in their gaming area. The expansion is supposed to bring in a large amount of revenue from sports betting Sports fans in Chicago are excited about the new expansion. CHICAGO – Rivers Casino Des Plaines, one … Read more
Indiana’s revenue report shows that the state brought in $147.3 million in bets in November. Mobile wagering accounted for 65 percent of the total handle for the month. Indiana’s numbers have increased thanks to bettors from Illinois and Ohio. INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana bettors have wagered … 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
Michigan lawmakers in the state Senate are very close to voting on a sports betting bill. State legislators and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are closing in on a deal. Votes for a sports betting bill could happen in the next few days. LANSING, Mich. – Michigan … 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
Nevada sportsbooks took in almost $550 million in legal sports wagers during October. Year over year, sports betting revenue increased by $100 million from legal sportsbooks. New sports betting handle and revenue records should continue to be set with mobile betting. LAS VEGAS – With … Read more