Brady’s Decision To Leave Patriots Perks Up Action-Starved Sportsbooks
Quarterback Tom Brady's decision to leave the New England Patriots after 20 seasons gave sportsbooks a jolt with some U.S.-based action....
Author : Chris Altruda
Sports Betting In Illinois Stopped Almost Immediately After Start
Sports betting in Illinois never had a chance to take off as the impact of the coronavirus shut down the state's two sportsbooks....
In Time For March Madness, Illinois Becomes 15th State To Accept Legal Sports Bets
Illinois became the 15th state to accept legal sports wagers when BetRivers Sportsbook launched Monday at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines....
Brother Of Former Bears LB Urlacher Charged In Illegal Sports Betting Ring
The brother of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher was among 10 people charged with running an illegal sports betting ring....
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Expects Sports Betting To Be Available By NCAA Tournament
Despite one effort to repeal the bill, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker expects sports betting will be available for the start of March Madness....
Legislation Filed To Repeal Illinois Sports Betting Law
Shortly after the Illinois Gaming Board submitted its sports wagering rules to the registry, a bill has been filed to repeal the gaming act....
Maine Senate Narrowly Overrides Gov. Mills’ Veto of Sports Betting Bill
By the slimmest margin needed, the Maine Senate overrode Governor Mills' veto of a sports betting bill, moving it closer to legalization....
Nevada Sportsbooks Post Big Super Bowl Win On $154.7M Handle
Nevada sportsbooks posted a big win on Super Bowl betting with a 12.1% hold on $154.7 million handle, winning nearly $18.8 million....
Connecticut Senator Blumenthal Working On Sports Betting Bill To Protect Student-Athletes
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal is working on a sports betting bill to protect amateur athletes from being exploited by gamblers....
Rivers Casino Outside Chicago Unveils BetRivers SportsBar In Anticipation Of Legal Betting
Looking to be a sports betting destination when it becomes available in Illinois, Rivers Casino in Des Plaines opened BetRivers SportsBar....