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PlayUSA Rewind: Hopes For California Sports Betting Fizzle Out

The latest US gambling news includes hopes of California legal sports betting dying out, a bill to regulate wagering arising in Georgia, and IL news.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Online Sports Betting Launches in Illinois With BetRivers Sportsbook

Illinois launched retail sports betting in March, but has now made a quick leap to mobile betting as well, beginning with BetRivers Sportsbook on June 18.

Posted on: June 18, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

PlayUSA Rewind: Louisiana Sports Betting Legalization Could Hit November Ballots

The latest US gambling news includes the US Supreme Court again ruling against major American sports leagues, Louisiana betting and a new casino in Chicago.

Posted on: May 27, 2020 | | Grant Lucas

Illinois Sports Betting Arrives Monday With Launch Of BetRivers Sportsbook

Rivers Casino announced it will begin Illinois sports betting operations at its BetRivers Sportsbook when it opens on Monday, March 9 at noon.

Posted on: March 6, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Will Illinois Sports Betting Begin In Time For March Madness? Odds Are 50/50

Three Illinois casinos have received temporary sports betting permits. Can sports betting go live in time for March Madness? Experts weigh in.

Posted on: February 13, 2020 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Counting Down The 7 Best Bears Bars In Chicago For The 2019 NFL Season

The best NFL bars in Chicago offer more than just brews, brats, and "Da Bears." Here's look at the top seven Bears Bars in the city.

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | | Martin Derbyshire

Live in Chicago? Here’s A Quick Guide To Indiana Sports Betting

With online sports betting legal in Indiana, here is a quick guide on how to bet if you live in Chicago or Illinois in general.

Posted on: October 8, 2019 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Is Illinois The Next US Gambling Mecca?

With a new gambling expansion package, Illinois has positioned itself to become a hub for casino gaming, sports betting and online lottery games.

Posted on: October 1, 2019 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Sports Betting Bill Approved By Illinois Legislature — Here’s What To Know

Illinois is a governor’s signature away from becoming the next state to legalize sports betting. In classic Illinois fashion, House lawmakers voted at the last possible second to make gambling expansion part of a massive $44 billion capital funding package on Saturday. The Senate approved the package a day later. After numerous hours of deliberation, closed-door […]

Posted on: June 3, 2019 | | Nicholaus Garcia

DraftKings, FanDuel Spent $1 Million On Campaign Contributions As Sports Betting Expands

Will Illinois State Rep. Bob Rita's bad-actor clause in sports betting bill H 3308 be enough to keep FanDuel and DraftKings from entering the Prairie State?

Posted on: April 15, 2019 | | Nicholaus Garcia