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Illinois Breaks $1B In 2021 Gaming Revenue, More To Come
The Illinois Gaming Board has reported over $1 billion in revenue from legal sports wagering and casino gaming from January through October 2021. This number is set to increase astronomically, as state gaming regulators have approved multiple new casinos in the greater Chicago area. CHICAGO – The Illinois Gaming Board is reporting over $1 billion … Read more
Lightfoot Reverses Course On Stadium Betting, Now In Favor
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her support for a bill that would regulate stadium betting. The bill would allow betting at five of Chicago’s sports stadiums. Critics have claimed that this could cannibalize Chicago’s gaming market right as Lightfoot seeks to open a casino in the city. CHICAGO – The battle over where Chicago’s gaming … Read more
Casino Owners Oppose Allowing Sportsbooks In Chicago Stadiums
Rivers Casino owner Neil Bluhm has publicly opposed the idea of allowing sportsbooks to launch at Chicago sports stadiums. Bluhm argues that this would hurt the potential revenue from the Chicago casino that will be built. Bluhm is one of the bidders aiming to get the sole Chicago casino. CHICAGO – While Chicago residents await … Read more
BetRivers Announces Mark Schlereth As Brand Ambassador
Mark Schlereth, retired NFL pro-bowler turned NFL analyst is now an official brand ambassador of BetRivers. Schlereth will join BetRivers “Bet with a Winner” campaign to promote the sportsbook. The goal is to bolster football coverage during the 2021-2022 NFL season. CHICAGO – Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has announced retired NFL pro bowl guard Mark … Read more
Chicago Extends Casino Application Deadline By Two Months
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has extended the deadline for Chicago casino applications. MGM, Wynn and Caesars have already taken themselves out of the running. Rush Street Interactive is a likely favorite to end up as the operator. CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot originally set a deadline of Aug. 23 for those interested in operating … Read more
Lightfoot Tells Council Chicago Is Open For Casino Business
Chicago’s Mayor, Lori Lightfoot, spoke to the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States. Lightfoot discussed the ongoing process to open a casino in Chicago. Her focus appears to be on making sure the casino brings value to the neighborhood it is located in. CHICAGO – Chicago is currently playing host to the National Council … Read more
First New Illinois Casino Receives Construction Approval
A temporary casino has received approval to begin construction in Rockford, Illinois. This will be the first of six casinos approved in an Illinois bill from 2019. The temporary casino will be in use for up to two years while the final casino is constructed. ROCKFORD, Ill. – The first of six casinos approved in … Read more