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PointsBet opens new retail sportsbook in Illinois
Sports betting operator PointsBet has extended its reach in Illinois with the launch of a new retail sportsbook in the Villa Park area of Chicago.…
Betsperts expands portfolio with Bleacher Nation acquisition
Sports betting and fantasy business Betsperts Media & Technology Group has completed the acquisition of Illinois-facing sports news website Bleacher Nation. Financial terms of the…
FanDuel partners Chicago’s United Center to launch new retail sportsbook
Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel Group has announced plans to open a new retail sportsbook at the United Center, the home of National Basketball Association team the…
Bally’s bids for land-based casino resort license in Chicago
Bally’s Corporation has submitted a proposal to develop and operate a new $1.6bn land-based casino resort in Chicago, Illinois. The operator said that the Bally’s…
Chicago issues request for proposals for new casino resort
The city of Chicago has issued its Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding the building of and running of an integrated casino resort within the city.…
Penn National opens Barstool sportsbooks in Indiana & Michigan
Casino operator Penn National Gaming (PNG) has opened three Barstool-branded sportsbooks, at the Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago Casino & Hotel in Indiana,…
Hawthorne Race Course partners with Virtual Live Racing
Chicago’s Hawthorne Race Course has introduced a new pari-mutuel based product line through a partnership with virtual sports software developer Virtual Live Racing (VLR). The…
Rush Street maintains lead as Illinois betting revenue doubles
Casinos in Illinois took in $7.2m in revenue in August, up 99.6% from July, as players staked $140.1m, up 166.7%, with Rush Street Entertainment continuing…
PointsBet partners with NFL’s Colts and Bears
PointsBet has agreed partnerships with both the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears, making it a sportsbook partner of the NFL franchises. Under both deals, PointsBet…
Illinois Governor reinstates remote registration for sports betting
Bettors in Illinois will be able to sign up for an online sports betting account without travelling to a physical location after Governor J.B. Pritzker…
Chicago’s Hawthorne racetrack takes step towards racino launch
Chicago’s Hawthorne Race Course has taken a step towards securing approval to develop a casino on its site, while also securing a master sports wagering…
Pointsbet receives Illinois betting permit
Australia-based sports betting operator PointsBet has received a temporary operating permit from the Illinois Gaming Board. The certification will allow to operator to roll out…
Illinois launches second phase of sports betting rules
The Illinois Gaming Board has released the phase two rules for sports betting, setting out the technical regulations and operating requirements for wagering in the…
Chicago sports teams call for greater sports betting exclusivity
Chicago’s five teams in the “Big Four” North American professional sports leagues called for greater enforcement of a proposed five-block exclusivity zone around stadia where…