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Lightfoot Reverses Course On Stadium Betting, Now In Favor

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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

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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