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
Sports betting was first legalized in Illinois back June of 2019. J.B. Pritzker claims that sportsbooks should open before March Madness. It is unknown whether or not mobile sportsbooks will open at the same time. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker said on Wednesday that … 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
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
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
Sports Betting in Illinois was legalized on June 28, 2019, when IL Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a gambling expansion bill into law. “The Daily Line” will air Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and will cover topics associated with sports betting and fantasy … 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