The Powerball jackpot stands at $1.3 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Players can buy Powerball tickets online in nine different states. Wednesday’s drawing marks the fifth-highest jackpot in Powerball history, surpassing 2023’s $1.08 billion mark. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Powerball jackpot shot up to a $1.3 billion prize ahead of Wednesday night’s drawing. There were … Read more
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) revoked the gaming license of a Chicago diner due to alleged organized crime ties. Steak’n Egger in Cicero had their gaming machines deactivated on Friday after the board ruled to shut down their gaming activities. Jeffrey Bertucci, owner of the Steak’n Egger, allegedly hid information regarding his connection with organized … Read more
Representative Dan Didech filed Illinois House Bill 5832, known as the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act. This measure would prohibit businesses from allowing customers to bet or risk real money on unregulated games of skill. Only filed, the bill must pass through the House, Senate and see approval from Governor J. B. Pritzker. CHICAGO – … Read more
Missouri has six states surrounding them with sports betting laws on the books. Despite failed efforts the past two years, Missouri may be forced to regulate sports betting in 2023. KANSAS CITY – While Kansas is launching online sports betting Thursday, it will be Missouri that will be the most focused on the results. Kansas … Read more
Sports betting was permitted in the United States by the repeal of PASPA in 2018. Since then, it has grown from a $310 million per month market to a one that is $7 billion per month. 84% of sports bets are placed via mobile platforms as of October 2021. LAS VEGAS – The effect of … Read more
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
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
The former mayor of Waukegan, Illinois has been implicated in a quid-pro-quo conspiracy to exchange campaign funding for votes on casino licensing, according to court documents. The city denies any wrongdoing and claims the suit is frivolous; regardless, the two parties have a settlement mediation hearing scheduled for later this month. WAUKEGAN, Ill. – The … Read more
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
