Illinois

Chicago's $1.7 Billion Retail Casino Lays Groundwork For Illinois iGaming

Chicago And New York City Retail Casino Projects May Facilitate Online Gambling Expansion

By Heather Fletcher

Chicago and Downstate New York are strengthening their retail casino spines, indicating legal iGaming may not be far behind in their states.

Illinois has introduced "instant draw" games to its online lottery

Illinois Online Lottery Adds ‘Instant Draw’ Games To Its Lineup

New online games in Illinois play similarly to draw tickets and feature...

The Illinois Internet Gaming Act will hibernate until 2022

Illinois Internet Gaming Act To Remain In Hibernation Until 2022

The Illinois Legislature's veto session is underway, but the Internet Gaming Act...

It's unclear whether or not the Illinois online casino bill is still alive.

The Illinois Legislative Session Ends Today – Is The Online Gambling Effort Dead?

HB3142 promised a rapid launch for Illinois online casinos, but the legislative...

Those testifying at the Illinois iGaming hearing were generally in favor of the bill

Voices Of Support Were Plentiful At Today’s Committee Hearing For Online Casino Gambling In Illinois

Illinois lawmakers are moving forward on their promise to consider legalizing online...

As Illinois Considers Legalizing Online Gambling, Major Operators Line Up To Bid For New Chicago Casino
By Heather Fletcher on April 5, 2021
The city of Chicago is soliciting bids for Las Vegas-style casino resort, as the state of Illinois seeks to legalize iGaming.
Illinois Internet Gaming Act Provides A Springboard For An Accelerated Online Casino Launch
By Alex Weldon on February 19, 2021
The proposed Illinois Internet Gaming Act wouldn't just legalize online casinos and poker, but springboard them to launch within months.
Does Golden Nugget’s Latest Deal Mean Illinois Online Casino Gaming Is On The Way?
By Brad Allen on November 20, 2020
Golden Nugget's 20-year market access deal for Illinois sports betting also includes provisions for an online casino should they become legal.
Will Illinois Ever Take Another Stab At Legalizing Online Casino?
By Alex Weldon on September 2, 2020
Bad blood between Illinois casinos and DFS companies has been an impediment to iGaming legislation, but it may soon be time to let that feud...
BetRivers Opens Illinois Online Sports Betting Market With At-Home Registration
By Alex Weldon on June 18, 2020
BetRivers has launched Illinois' first legal sports betting app, with a little assist from Gov. Pritzker's recent executive order.
Online Gambling’s ‘Bad Actor’ Debate Reignites As Sports Betting Spreads
By Steve Ruddock on April 24, 2019
An old, familiar friend made an appearance during a March 27 subcommittee hearing on Illinois sports betting: Bad actors. When I reference bad actors I’m not...
Chicago Mayor Again Pitches Illinois Casino Expansion To Ease Budget Shortfall
By Nicholaus Garcia on December 13, 2018
Outgoing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants Illinois lawmakers to move on a proposed city-owned casino to ease the growing pension shortfall.
New York, Illinois Among Prime Candidates For Online Gambling Legislation In 2019
By Steve Ruddock on December 3, 2018
A preliminary rundown of the top five online gambling candidates for 2019: Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia.
Lack Of Chatter About Illinois Online Gambling Could Be A Good Sign
By Steve Ruddock on October 18, 2018
Sports betting stole the show at a gaming expansion hearing in Illinois, but legal online gambling appears to be well positioned for a legislative push.
Illinois Sports Betting And Online Casino Up For Debate In Legislature This Week
By Nicholaus Garcia on October 16, 2018
The Illinois legislature will tackle sports betting, online casino and poker and daily fantasy sports in a hearing set to take place at the state...
Heavy Lifting On Illinois Online Gambling, Sports Betting Has To Wait After Legislative Hearing
By Nicholaus Garcia on August 22, 2018
The Illinois legislature has set the stage for an October discussion on online gambling and sports betting following Wednesday’s committee hearing in Chicago.
Illinois Lawmakers Will Hold Online Casino, Poker, Sports Betting Hearings
By Dustin Gouker on July 31, 2018
Illinois is going to take a serious at look at a major gaming expansion during a pair of scheduled hearings in the coming months, according...
Illinois Sets The Stage For Sports Betting And Online Gambling Push Later This Year
By Steve Ruddock on May 29, 2018
The Illinois legislature is considering several gaming expansions, including sports betting, online gaming, and daily fantasy sports.
Illinois Making Last-Minute Effort To Legalize Online Gambling, Sports Betting, Fantasy Sports
By Dustin Gouker on May 25, 2018
A last-minute effort to legalize online gambling, sports betting and daily fantasy sports in Illinois surfaced on Friday.
Online Poker, Fantasy Sports Might Be Part Of Larger Illinois Gaming Package, Lawmaker Says
By Dustin Gouker on November 21, 2017
Rep. Michael Zalewski, who has spearheaded efforts on daily fantasy in the state's House of Representatives, talked about gaming's prospects for 2018.
Illinois Online Gambling, Fantasy Sports Bill Will Have To Wait Until 2018
By Dustin Gouker on November 10, 2017
The Illinois legislature wrapped up its work for 2017 on Thursday, without taking action on online gambling and fantasy sports.
Illinois Online Gambling, Daily Fantasy Sports Legalization Stirs To Life, With Narrow Window For Passage
By Dustin Gouker on October 17, 2017
Illinois has a small window this fall during which the legislature could pass bills that would legalize online gambling and daily fantasy sports, or possibly...
Illinois Still Looms As Possibility For Legal Online Gambling As Pennsylvania Stagnates
By Dustin Gouker on August 11, 2017
Illinois remains a possibility for the fourth state to regulate online poker, iGaming and daily fantasy sports, according to a recent report.
Hopes For Illinois Online Gambling And Daily Fantasy Sports Bill Dimming For Short Term
By Dustin Gouker on June 28, 2017
The possibility of Illinois legalizing online gambling and daily fantasy sports during a special session going on now is looking worse by the day.
It’s Do Or Die For Illinois Online Gambling Bill This Week
By Dustin Gouker on June 26, 2017
If Illinois is going to legalize online gambling this year, the effort starts in earnest this week, as the House is set to act on...

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