Location: Illinois

Illinois Attorney General urges bettors to be responsible during March Madness

20 March 2025 at 7:49am UTC-4
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinois residents to be vigilant about betting during the NCAA Basketball Tournament, otherwise known as March Madness ...

Illinois lawmakers discuss legalization of online casino

17 March 2025 at 8:13am UTC-4
Lawmakers in Illinois are currently discussing the possibility of legal online casinos to improve state funds, according to a report by Capitol News Illinois. Five years since ...

Illinois and Maryland consider legalization of DFS contests

30 January 2025 at 5:33am UTC-5
Lawmakers in Illinois and Maryland have introduced new bills to legalize DFS contests. Last week, Illinois senator Lakesia Collins introduced SB 1224, the Fantasy Sports ...

Illinois reports US$1.5 billion sports betting handle for November 2024

15 January 2025 at 4:46pm UTC-5
The Illinois Gaming Board has released its November 2024 online sports wagering report, showing US$1.49 billion in total handle, an 11% increase compared to November 2023's $1.34 ...

Illinois lottery provider Allwyn acquires controlling interest in igaming developer Novibet

7 January 2025 at 9:18am UTC-5
Multi-national lottery provider Allwyn has confirmed it has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in LogFlex MT Holding Limited, the company behind Novibet. Allwyn provides lottery ...