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October a Big Month for Illinois Sports Betting
The Illinois Gaming Board has finally released the October sports betting numbers, and it was another record-setting month for the state. The total from Illinois also pushed the entire US sports betting industry over the $3.25 billion mark for the first time ever. Total sports betting handle in October came in at $434 million, which […]
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Flutter Taking Over FanDuel
Earlier this week, it was announced that Flutter Entertainment is increasing its stake in the FanDuel Group. Flutter is acquiring an additional 37 percent stake in the company, and it now owns 95 percent of all shares in the company. Boyd Gaming owns the remaining five percent of this company, and Boyd Gaming has a […]
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Illinois Betting registrations could change
Illinois casinos and retail sportsbooks have been shut down for the second time by Governor JB Pritzker, and that could cause some changes in the industry. The entire gaming industry has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, and industry executives are hoping that lawmakers will make some changes to improve things going forward. Currently, Illinois state […]
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FanDuel Announces Plans in Illinois
FanDuel recently announced plans to offer retail sports betting at Fairmount Park in Illinois, but now more plans have been revealed. After FanDuel is done making upgrades and improvements to the track, both the sports betting and horse racing industries in the Land of Lincoln are set to see a huge boost. FanDuel is planning […]
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Golden Nugget Coming to Illinois
Golden Nugget Online Gaming is coming to the state of Illinois, adding another huge name to the already impressive and competitive market. Golden Nugget was able to reach a deal with Danville Development LLC, and it will offer both sports betting in Illinois and iGaming when that industry is officially legalized. This deal will also […]
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Remote Registration Set to End in Illinois?
The sports betting industry in the state of Illinois could take a huge hit over the weekend unless Governor J.B. Pritzker steps in. The current remote registration period is set to end, and it would force bettors to visit an in-person casino before completing the process. In June, Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-41, which removed […]
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Fairmount Park Gets Sports Betting License
The state of Illinois has seen tremendous growth in its sports betting industry since launching in March, and that growth is expected to continue in the coming months. The Illinois Gaming Board continues to review license applications, and that group recently awarded the ninth master sports betting license. Fairmount Park is the location that has […]
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FanDuel Sportsbook Set to Expand in Illinois
FanDuel has already launched a mobile sports app in the state of Illinois, but it’s now set to expand into the retail side of things as well. The Illinois Gaming Board has granted a master sports betting license to Fairmount Park, and that is where FanDuel will open up shop. The official name of the […]
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