by Sam Profeta | Feb 17, 2020 4:36 pm | Regulatory
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 it....
by Christina Monroe | Jan 27, 2020 3:59 pm | Regulatory
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 $200 million...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Oct 7, 2019 6:53 pm | Regulatory
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...
by Hasan Nabulsi | Sep 9, 2019 9:43 pm | Regulatory
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...
