When football fans think of the Chicago Bears, Soldier Field instantly comes to mind. The team has called the stadium its home for more than five decades, but the property is almost twice that old. Rumors of a possible relocation of the team have been circulating with much more sincerity recently and it now seems […]
The Chicago Bears and the franchise’s landlord, the Chicago Park District (CPD), have had a feud for a long time over the structural improvements and leases at Soldier Field. There have even been some rumors speculating that the Bears might leave the iconic stadium and enter a search for a newer and bigger suburban home. […]
In July, the volume of sports betting in Illinois plummeted, reaching similar values to last year in September, according to PlayIllinois. In July, retail and online sportsbooks recorded $369.1 million in wagers, which is quite similar to the result from September 2020, when the wagers halted at $369 million again. This marked the state’s lowest […]
The Chicago police recently arrested several people with ties to the Vincent DelGiudice gambling ring. With a decision from a federal judge, Matthew Knight – one of the main culprits, got with a light sentence thanks to his clean history and because of his social situation. Matthew Knight’s Final Verdict According to the prosecution, Matthew […]
Chicago’s city officials move the deadline for submitting a proposal for the planned casino to October 29, looking for more bidders. Chicago Officials Extend Proposal Deadline for a Planned Casino On Friday afternoon, Chicago officials announced the deadline for proposal submission for the planned casino in the city was extended by over nine weeks to […]
Three lucky betting operators will be selected for online-only sports betting licenses in Illinois, as the state’s gaming board has opened the application window. Illinois has decided on December 3 as a deadline for all applicants. Three Operators will be Selected for Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses Gambling operators in Illinois who only possess a temporary […]
Sports betting in Illinois took $476.5 million in June, which is the lowest it’s been since December 2020. However, the state still managed to break the $5-billion mark faster than any other state to date. Sports Betting Handle in Illinois Slumps but Revenue Increases In June, sport wagering in Illinois dropped below $500 million for […]
A visit to the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, could be very different in the future. The field is home to the Chicago Cubs, who teamed up with DraftKings last year, and the idea since then has been to have a massive sportsbook at the stadium. That dream moved closer to reality this week […]
In a virtual vendor session on Wednesday, Hard Rock International announced that the Rockford Hard Rock Casino in Illinois will be open in October. The virtual session allowed local businesses to learn more about the opportunities that lie ahead at this temporary casino. The Illinois Gaming Board Approved the Team There will be both a […]
Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett has introduced an ordinance that could possibly lift the ban on sports betting in the Windy City. It would allow the city to issue licenses and set revenue parameters, giving Illinois new streams of income. The City Council is set to vote on that ordinance and, if betting on sports becomes […]
