Some Good News, Some Bad News for Illinois and Iowa Sports Betting
Illinois and Iowa are neighboring states. Each have some very mixed news on sports betting and what laws should be in place.
Illinois Finally Clears $1 Billion Mark
October was a massive month for sportsbooks in the state of Illinois. Illinois now joins an exclusive club in the sports betting industry and more records could soon fall as well.
Illinois Passes New Jersey in August
The state of Illinois has finally moved into second place in sports betting. Illinois continues to put up impressive numbers, and that won’t stop in 2022.
Return of the Illinois Fighting Illini
The Illinois Fighting Illini are in the Top 25 for the first time since 2011. Let’s take a closer look at this Big Ten team, and see what their aspirations for the rest of the year are.
Bally’s Applies For Illinois Sports Betting License
The Illinois sports betting market is huge, but there is still room for growth. Bally’s is hoping to break into the state soon after applying for a license.
Illinois Sportsbooks Hit New Milestone
The July sports betting numbers are out for the state of Illinois and it was another big month. The industry hit another milestone, while also coming up a bit short in one area.
Illinois Bettors Crazy About NFL
The NFL has returned and bettors in Illinois are excited about the new opportunity. NFL action always increases betting handle and revenue, and that was true for opening weekend.
Illinois Almost Catches New Jersey in June Sports Betting
Illinois has finally announced June sports betting totals, and it was impressive again. This state could soon move into second place in terms of total betting handle.
Illinois Sports Betting Continues to do Well Through May
Illinois sports betting is looking pretty great compared to some other states. Take a look at Illinois’ May numbers.
Illinois Sports Betting Numbers are Strong in May
Illinois sports betting numbers are strong in May and continue to be one of the US leaders when it comes to legal sports betting. There was a slight dip in the overall numbers in May, but it’s setting up for new records coming this Fall.
Illinois Keeps a Great Pace with $839 million Handle in April
April was a great month for Illinois with an $839 million handle. Read all about sports betting in The Prarie State here.
Illinois Sports Betting Moves Past Nevada
The Illinois sports betting numbers just continue to impress, and the state hit a big milestone in April. You can now consider Illinois a top-three market, despite a drop in numbers from March.
Illinois Sports Betting Sets New Record
The Illinois sports betting industry continues to grow, with a new record being set in March. This jump was expected, but even more growth is on the way.
Illinois Ends 2021 With Huge Sports Betting Haul
The Illinois Gaming Board has finally announced the sports betting totals from the month of December. Illinois continues to be a massive market, and more growth is on the way in 2022 as well.
FanDuel Plans to Open a Retail Sportsbook in the United Center
FanDuel has announced a partnership with United Center to open a retail FanDuel Sportsbook lounge inside the arena. The arena is home to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks.
Bettors Will Be Permitted to Place Wagers on In-State Collegiate Teams after Gov. J.B. Pritzker Signs a New Measure
Bettors across the state will be allowed to place wagers on in-state Gov. J.B. Pritzker at approved gaming facilities thanks to the new measure that was signed.
Chicago to Impose Sports Betting Tax
Illinois has emerged as one of the largest sports betting markets in the United States. Find out how a new rule could impact the revenue stream and how that might affect the industry.
Illinois Sports Betting Sees Massive Jump
The Illinois Gaming Board has finally announced sports betting totals for the month of September. Find out how Illinois did and where they rank compared to other major markets.
Illinois College Sports Betting a GO
The state of Illinois is now looking to open even more the sports betting market and is ready to be part of the list of states that include in-state college wagering. This article provides the latest on how Illinois got here.
Illinois vs Minnesota Prediction & College Football Odds for Week (Week 10
Check out our free Illinois vs Minnesota prediction for this Week 10 college football matchup in Minneapolis, Minn. See who we like to come away with a win and cover the spread in this battle of Big Ten opponents.
Athletic Directors Object, yet Bill Will Allow Gambling on Illinois College Sports
The Illinois sports betting industry is one of the biggest in the country; however, there was one major exclusion as residents of Illinois couldn’t bet on their favorite college sports teams.
Mobile Registration Returning to Illinois
Illinois lawmakers passed some new bills this past week that will affect the sports betting industry. Find out what changes are coming to Illinois and the impacts that they might have.
Illinois vs Penn State Prediction & College Football Odds for Week 8
Check out our free Illinois vs Penn State prediction for this college football week 8 game in Pennsylvania.
Increase in Sports Betting Numbers in August for Illinois
The state of Illinois had a good month of August when it came to sports betting.
Illinois vs Purdue Prediction & College Football Odds for Week 4
It’s rivalry time in the Big Ten Conference for the Fighting Illini and the Boilermakers. Check out our free Illinois vs Purdue prediction for this Big Ten Conference rivalry game on Saturday.
Illinois vs Virginia Prediction & College Football Odds for Week 2
Check out our free Illinois vs Virginia prediction for this Week 2 college football showdown between the Big Ten Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Dosunmu First Illini Drafted in Nine Years | A Closer Look
Dosunmu first Illini drafted in nine years is the big news these days! The boy’s got talent, that’s for sure… but how will he fare in the 2021 NBA Draft? Let’s find out!
Bally’s Acquires Jumer’s Casino & Hotel to Further Illinois Footprint
Bally’s Corporation recently announced their completed transaction of Jumer’s Casino & Hotel from Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.
Unprecedented Offseason for Illinois Basketball
Illinois is facing unprecedented turnover on their coaching staff this offseason with all three on-court assistant coaches leaving the Illini for two of the premier programs in the country.
Why you should take the over on Illinois football in 2021
Bret Bielema is ushering in a new era for Illinois football in 2021 and is hoping to finally be the guy to turn Illinois football into a consistent winner.
Illinois to Give Two-Year Trial for College Sports Betting
On the final scheduling day for the legislature, another bill was proposed to the General Assembly in relation to college sports betting in Illinois.
Illinois Betting Limitations & Issues Discussed Further
Check out what is happening in the Illinois betting industry! New regulations and in-person registration law again after the COVID?
Illinois Brings Back In-Person Registration for Sports Betting…but, Why?
Registration for Sports Betting: We all know the old saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” well that is everyone except Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. In a head-scratching move, the Illinois governor opted to not renew Executive Order 2020-41 among his series of renewals Friday. This means the in-person requirement to obtain access for…
Big Ten has Terrible 1st Weekend Showing
The Big Ten had nine teams in the NCAA Tournament breaking a record that was previously held by the Conference. The Big Ten had the best chance to secure a title in the Dance since the year 2000. However, the Big Ten’s success has been underwhelming this tournament as the teams have suffered big upsets….
Who Wins the Natty?? March Madness is off!
March Madness is one of the most exciting tournaments in all sports. With 64 college basketball teams competing for multiple rounds of single-elimination play the tournament almost always lives up to its name with huge upsets and incredible finishes. This year is no different as top seeds continue to lose too many lower-ranked opponents and…
Betting on the Final Four? Here Is Our Guide to Betting Tournament Futures
If you are betting on the Final Four, but don’t know where to start; check out our guide to the Betting Tournament Futures!
PointsBet Acquires Banach Technology
PointsBet Acquires Banach Technology: DENVER – March 15, 2021 – PointsBet, a premier international sportsbook today declared that the company has entered into a binding share contract to buy Banach Technology limited operator,(“Banach”). The acquisition is set to position PointsBet as a frontrunner for in-play sports wagering within the United States, just as in-play wagering…
Final Four Odds, Picks, and Predictions
Final Four Odds: As we near the NCAA tournament, avid fans, and basketball lovers start getting excited to create their own March Madness bracket. Today we are going to talk about which teams I expect will be filling the final four spots in the NCAA tournament. Gonzaga The first team I expect to fill one…
Big Ten Tournament Preview
Big Ten Tournament: With COVID-19 still being a big issue in the United States, the hope is all the games will be played as the Big Ten is home to six top 25 teams. The regular season concluded on Sunday, finalizing the 14-team tournament in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. RANKINGS #1 Michigan #2 Illinois…
Illinois at Ohio State Preview and Betting Pick
Illinois at Ohio State Preview: The Ohio State Buckeyes host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday afternoon in the game of the weekend in college basketball. Michigan has already won the Big Ten Conference regular-season title, but there is plenty on the line when these two teams meet up. The winner of this game will…
Big Ten Basketball: Looking at Last Week
Northwestern at Illinois under 144.5 2/16 Big Ten Basketball: Illinois shot close to 52% from the field lead by Kofi Cockburn who notched his 14th double-double of the season with 17 points and 10 rebounds. This teammate Ayo Dosunma added 13 points. Unlike Illinois who was riding a winning streak, Northwestern was on a very…
Illinois at Wisconsin Preview and Betting Pick
Illinois at Wisconsin Preview: The No. 5 Illinois Fighting Illini (17-6) travel to Madison for a Saturday spectacular against the No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers (16-8). Illinois might be ranked far ahead of Wisconsin, but the two teams have a very similar record and both teams have spent the 2021 college basketball season bouncing around the…
Illinois Sports Betting Numbers for 2020
Record-Setting Numbers Sports betting in Illinois began in March, 2020. There are 7 casinos that offer sports betting as does Hawthorne Race Course. But, because of Covid-19, these retail operations were closed down in December. So it is fairly extraordinary that in the month of December, 2020 Illinois Sportsbooks, through just 5 mobile online sites,…
Illinois Extends Mobile Registration
Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended the Illinois mobile registration period for sports betting customers. This is the third different time that Pritzker has allowed mobile registration as he is looking to jumpstart the sports betting industry in Illinois. When Illinois passed an expanded gaming law last June, lawmakers required in-person registration for customers that were…
PointsBet Stands Out Among Illinois Mobile Sportsbooks
The state of Illinois launched sports betting on March 9, but it wasn’t until this summer that the mobile industry really took off. BetRivers was the first mobile sportsbook app in the state, but it has since been joined by four other operators. FanDuel and DraftKings, two of the biggest names in the sports betting…
COVID-19 And Re-Opening of Midwest Casinos
Midwest casinos and sportsbooks are looking to rebound after the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.