Illinois Sports Betting Continues Rocket-Paced Surge In May

Since the in-person registration requirement for mobile Illinois sports betting expired, the state continues to solidify itself as a top US sports betting market. Illinois sports betting hit $764.6 million in May bets, according to an Illinois Gaming Board report released recently. That trails New Jersey sports betting by less than $2 million as the […] Read More

Posted on: July 21, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Illinois Sports Betting Continues Mobile Signup Growth In April

In its second month with mobile registration, Illinois sports betting is still experiencing significant growth. Illinois sportsbooks took $839.4 million in April, according to an Illinois Gaming Board report released Wednesday. The April handle is a 56.3% jump compared to April 2021’s total of $537.2 million. The mobile registration requirement in Illinois expired March 5 […] Read More

Posted on: June 10, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Does Anyone Want $20 Million Online Illinois Sports Betting Licenses?

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced Thursday one operator was eligbible for an online-only IL sports betting license from four bidders. Read More

Posted on: May 11, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Mobile Registration Helps Illinois Sports Betting To Record Handle

With in-person registration requirements gone for good, Illinois sports betting is hitting new heights. Illinois sportsbooks took $971.3 million in bets in March, according to an Illinois Gaming Board report released Monday. That bests the previous high of $867.5 million set in January. The total handle was a 43% increase compared to the $679.4 million […] Read More

Posted on: May 11, 2022 | | Pat Evans

How Much Is Circa Sports Paying For IL Sports Betting Access?

Circa Sports is expanding to the Illinois sports betting market. The Las Vegas-based sportsbook announced Monday it secured market access to IL sports betting via regional casino operator Full House. Under the deal, Circa will run a retail sportsbook at Full House’s American Place resort, which is under construction in Waukegan, Ill. They will also […] Read More

Posted on: May 10, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Illinois Sports Betting Sees Big Jump In March Madness

It appears remote signups will have a decent impact on Illinois sports betting as March Madness handle is up significantly over last year. Just how significantly is not entirely clear, though. The Illinois Gaming Board on Tuesday announced $286.2 million in March Madness betting on both the men’s and women’s tournaments this year. That is up […] Read More

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Illinois Sportsbooks See Dip In Last Month Without Remote Registration

Illinois sportsbooks were probably too excited to see the final full month of in-person registration end to fret about the seasonal February dip. Betting handle hit $679.4 million in February, according to the state report released Thursday. That is down 21.7% from January‘s record handle but up 33.3% over last February. Hold was 5.2% for […] Read More

Posted on: April 11, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Illinois Sportsbooks Post Record Handle In January

If Illinois sportsbooks can take nearly $870 million bets without remote registration, the market might really explode beginning this month. Sports betting handle hit $867.5 million for January according to information released this week, a month many other states also saw handle records because of increased NFL betting during the month. Handle jumped 23.8% over […] Read More

Posted on: March 11, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Caesars Relaunches IL Sportsbook As Remote Signup Returns

Caesars relaunched its IL sportsbook on Wednesday on its Liberty technology platform, along with a $1,100 risk-free bet for players. Read More

Posted on: March 9, 2022 | | Brad Allen

Illinois Sports Betting: How To Get Started With Mobile Signup

The long wait for remote mobile sports betting registration in Illinois finally ended Saturday. Prior to today, signing up for mobile Illinois sportsbooks meant driving to a physical casino to complete the registration process. That extra step, which could necessitate a three-hour drive for certain apps, was required by the 2019 law legalizing sports betting […] Read More

Posted on: March 5, 2022 | | Matthew Waters