Illinois
Illinois introduces new restrictions amid Covid-19 spike
The Illinois Gaming Board has announced new restrictions for land-based gambling facilities in the state in response to an increase in novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases.…
State of the Union: IGT-FanDuel, Wynn, NV and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes results from many of the US gaming industry’s largest operators as well as…
DraftKings launches mobile and retail sports betting in Illinois
Sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has announced the launch of its mobile and retail sportsbook platforms in Illinois, via a partnership with…
PointsBet partners with NBA’s Pacers
Online sports betting operator PointsBet has entered into a partnership with National Basketball Association franchise the Indiana Pacers, as well as confirming the locations for three new off-track…
William Hill launches retail sports betting in Illinois and D.C.
William Hill US has expanded its presence in the US sports betting market by opening new retail sportsbooks at the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin in…
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…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Rush Street, NV and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers DraftKings and Kambi’s decision to cooperate as the operator migrates from Kambi’s platform…
In-person registration resumes in Illinois
Consumers in Illinois will once again have to register in person for online sports betting accounts, after Governor J.B. Pritzker failed to extend a an…
Rush Street Interactive to go public on NYSE
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is set to be the latest US online gambling operator to go public after agreeing a reverse merger with special purpose…
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 casinos to reopen from July 1
The Illinois Gaming Board has announced that casinos in the state will be able to reopen from July 1, in line with new novel coronavirus…
State of the Union: NJ, CA, IL and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers the reopening plans for New Jersey casinos, the withdrawal of a bill to…
Rivers and RSI launch first online sportsbook in Illinois
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) and Rivers Casino Des Plaines have announced that they will launch the first legal online and mobile sportsbook platforms in Illinois…
Illinois Gaming Board issues reopening guidelines
The Illinois Gaming Board has announced its guidelines for reopening following closures caused by the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, with casinos to operate at 50%…