Potential IL Sports Betting Operators Given New Licensure Requirements

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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 rules set by … Read more

Governor Pritzker Officially Signs Illinois Sports Betting Bill Into Law

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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