DraftKings is entering the Illinois sports betting market, a SEC filing by the daily fantasy and sports book operator showed. Despite the provision in the law legalizing sports betting in the state against online-only sports book companies to stop them from entering the market for 18 months, the Boston-based operator found a work-around, through a […]
Following the signing of SB 516 by Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois is effectively receiving a new casino tax schedule. Under the new bill, tax revenue is separated between the city and the state. SB516 Was Signed into Law by Governor Pritzker Yesterday The Chicago casino is now one step closer to realization thanks to a […]
Online sports betting in Illinois officially launched June 18, with the majority of the bets during the first legal day placed on the action from the Spanish La Liga soccer league, Rivers Casino Des Plaines reported. BetRivers.com Mobile App The casino property operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated recently launched mobile sports betting, partnering with Rush […]
After three months of suspended operations, casinos in Illinois will have a chance to go back to normal. Casinos and video gambling machine venues will be reopening on Wednesday, July 1. Illinois Governor Gives Go-Ahead for Casino Restart Illinois is making a return towards normality with casinos reopening next week following a three-month shutdown. On […]
Casino operators in Illinois may be allowed to reopen on June 26. This date marks the state’s Phase 4 of the reopening plan for businesses. Similar to other states, operators will have to follow social distancing and health and safety protocols. Illinois Gaming Board Says Casinos May Reopen on June 26 The gambling and gaming […]
In light of declining revenue, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed an executive order on Thursday, overhauling existing legislation and granting casinos and racetracks the ability to apply for a mobile license and enable patrons to register and place bets from home. Illinois Receives a Big Mobile Sports Betting Boost Illinois may have just got an […]
Illinois lawmakers have passed an emergency budget, taking into account the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the state’s economy. Lawmakers Pass a $40 Billion State Budget Following a late Saturday night – early Sunday morning vote, lawmakers in Illinois passed a $40 billion state budget. Keeping in mind the budget gap that was created by […]
As the coronavirus /Covid-19/ outbreak gathers pace in the US, several states including Arkansas and Illinois have extended casino closure beyond the initial date. In Arkansas, temporary shutdown of land-based gaming facilities will continue throughout April, while in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board extended the closure of state casinos to April 8. Arkansas New Date […]
An approval of a local tax in Oak Lawn village, Illinois, that was made last fall and went into force in January created a scramble between state and local governments for the proceeds from the video gambling machines that are wide spread across the town. Bigger Piece Of The Pie Last year, the 200 slot […]
March Madness is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year and the hype around the tournament series has only grown with the rapid growth of sports betting in the United States. One of the states where the residents are about to get in on sports betting is Illinois and they can expect […]
