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
Illinois’ General Assembly has passed a bill to allow for major changes to sports betting in IL. The bill brings back online registration for sportsbooks, which were previously allowed under an executive order. The bill also allows for limited collegiate wagering on in-state teams. CHICAGO – Illinois has finally taken steps to allow bettors to … Read more
Arkansas sportsbooks handled more bets this September than in 2020. The Oaklawn and Saracen Casino Resort both generated more than $250,000 in revenue. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas sportsbooks saw their second biggest sports betting month in September, with Arkansas residents betting more than $7 million. Arkansas Residents Are Betting More Than Ever September was … Read more
A new milestone was celebrated as demonstrative of the new expansion’s structure being finished. The new expansion will offer over 700 new gaming positions among other offerings. This expansion will make the Rivers Des Plaines Casino the first casino in Illinois to offer 2,000 gaming positions SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A stunning new milestone was reached … Read more
