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Gambling News - 'Illinois'
Sports
September 22, 2021
Sports Betting May Be the Cause of the Feud Between the Chicago Bears and CPD
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. […]

Industry
September 10, 2021
Sports Betting Volume in Illinois Plummets in July
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 […]

Casino
September 10, 2021
Chicago Gambling Ring Convict Gets a Light Sentence
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 […]

Casino
August 9, 2021
Chicago Casino Proposal Deadline Moves to October 29 After Ho-Hum Response
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 […]

Industry
August 9, 2021
Illinois Operators Can Apply for Online-Only Sports Betting Licenses Until December
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 […]

Business
August 6, 2021
Illinois the Quickest in US History to Reach $5 Billion Sports Betting Handle
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 […]

Business
August 6, 2021
DraftKings Could be Coming to the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field
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 […]

Casino
July 29, 2021
Hard Rock Is Set to Open Its Rockford Temporary Casino in October
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 […]

Industry
July 22, 2021
Chicago Could See Sports Betting If Local Leader Has His Way
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 […]

Industry
July 16, 2021
VGT Gaming in Illinois Has Taken Control
The state of Illinois had a very successful month last month with its video gaming terminals (VGT), which reported revenue that was a bit over $213 million. That is a massive increase compared to the last two years as the revenue is 57% higher than the VGT revenue made in June 2019. One of the […]
