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Sports
May 8, 2024
Sports Betting Giants Unite as SBA Fights Illinois Tax Hike Proposal
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a consortium of some of the biggest sports betting operators in Illinois, including BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and FanDuel, has opposed a major tax hike proposal in the state filed by Gov. JB Pritzker. The bill aims to increase taxation on sports betting from 15% to 35% SBA Campaign Spurs 25,000 […]
Industry
May 6, 2024
Illinois’ iGaming Bills Are Yet to Gain Traction
The Illinois legislative session has failed to advance the state’s iGaming efforts so far but not all hope is lost. With three weeks left in the session, there is still time for HB2239 to make progress. Sponsored by Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, the bill seeks to legalize online casino gaming and allow the state to capitalize […]
Business
May 2, 2024
Bally’s to Open Chicago Casino on Time, Doesn’t Plan to Rush Tropicana’s Redevelopment
Bally’s Corporation, which just posted its Q1 results, commented on its plans for the future. According to the company, its permanent Chicago casino should welcome its first guests by Q3 2026, despite the struggles. In the meantime, Bally’s will not rush the redevelopment of the Tropicana site. The gambling company addressed these issues during its […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Illinois Gaming Board Takes Regulatory Actions in April Meeting
The gambling regulator in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), held its monthly regularly scheduled meeting, addressing a number of issues and taking regulatory action. The latest meeting was organized last week, and the Board confirmed a number of regulatory actions. Focusing on video gaming, the gambling regulator approved licenses for three terminal operators, one […]
Lottery
April 23, 2024
Illinois Grandfather Wins $1M Playing Powerball, Plans Trip to Disney World
The Illinois iLottery has turned yet another person’s life around, handing a prize of a million dollars to a lucky Powerball player. When the player, described by the lottery as an “Illinois grandfather” bought the ticket on March 30, he didn’t think much of it. However, it was this ticket that would turn him into […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
FanDuel Pushes against Tax Rate Increase in Illinois
Back in February, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced a proposed $52.7 billion state budget. Announcing the budget, the Governor said that it addresses a number of issues while providing funding for important initiatives, including education and economic infrastructure. Gov. Pritzker’s proposed budget included a proposed betting tax increase. Currently, mobile betting is subject to a […]
Lottery
April 17, 2024
Illinois Woman Kicks Off Her Retirement with $1M Lotto Win
An Illinois woman, who decided to remain anonymous, won $1 million with a scratch-off lottery ticket she bought at a Thorntons gas station in suburban Aurora earlier in the year. “This Win Came at a Great Time” The prize, according to the lucky winner who is in her sixties, couldn’t have come at a better […]
Industry
April 15, 2024
Illinois: Homer Glen Weighs Ban on Video Gambling at Truck Stops
Sports betting and casino gambling is spread across the United States with a handful of stats not offering such activities. While in general, lawmakers take decisions for gambling on a state level, different municipalities can enforce additional restrictions, implementing slight changes to the regulations to match the views of the local communities. In a meeting […]
Legal
April 10, 2024
Casino-Related Crime: Drunk Casino Goers Crash Car; Domestic Offender Gets Jail Time
From women who got into a fight at a casino while their children waited for them alone, to an offender who assaulted another at a casino hotel room, here are some of the latest cases of crime in the United States. Drunk Women Fight at a Casino, Crash Car into a Game Club Two women […]
Sports
March 18, 2024
DraftKings Rolls Out Retail Betting at Wrigley Field
Currently, DraftKings is a leading betting and gaming operator with a strong presence across the United States. Besides offering mobile betting in many states, the company has a presence via retail betting outlets as well, promising exceptional viewing and betting experiences. Only recently, DraftKings opened the doors of its latest retail sportsbook located at Wrigley […]
