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Featured DraftKings, PointsBet Plan to Unveil Remote Registration for Illinois Sports Betting on Saturday

Christopher BoanMarch 4, 2022March 4, 2022

by Christopher BoanMarch 4, 2022March 4, 2022

The long-awaited permanent launch of remote registration for mobile sports betting in Illinois takes place at 12:01 a.m. Central time Saturday....

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Illinois Sports Gambling Update: Super Bowl Success, Changes Coming?

Ryan KnuppelFebruary 16, 2022February 16, 2022

by Ryan KnuppelFebruary 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Illinois sports gambling is entering another exciting chapter of its already-successful origin. Bettors in the Land of Lincoln wagered nearly $61 million on last weekend’s Super Bowl, state regulators announced Tuesday. This is an increase of 33% from last year’s title game, which was the first during legal betting operations.......

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Rush Street to Oppose Competing Chicago Stadium Sportsbooks

Ryan KnuppelNovember 13, 2021November 13, 2021

by Ryan KnuppelNovember 13, 2021November 13, 2021

Sports betting has been legal for over a year in Illinois, but there is still opposition even before the first-ever retail wager has been placed. On Monday, the CEO of Rush Street Gaming, Neil Bluhm, said that he is opposed to the bill that would lift the “home-rule ban” on......

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Illinois Accepting New Mobile Sports Betting Platforms, But the Price is Hefty

Tyler VaysmanAugust 24, 2021August 24, 2021

by Tyler VaysmanAugust 24, 2021August 24, 2021

The state of Illinois is introducing mobile-only betting platforms. However, the operators that want to join this market will have to pay for a permit....

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