PGA Tour John Deere Classic Preview
The PGA Tour’s summer swing continues with this week’s John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
Illinois
PENN Entertainment Launches Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora in
PENN Entertainment has opened its new $360 million Hollywood Casino & Hotel Aurora in Illinois, replacing its former riverboat casino that operated on the Fox River since 1993.
MLBPA Seeks Ban on Prop Contracts in Prediction Markets Weekly
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Kentucky, Kalshi sued Illinois for similar reasons, and DraftKings finally launched its own prediction markets exchange, and so much more happened this week.
Illinois Gambler Sues DraftKings Over $2M Addiction
A new lawsuit has been filed against DraftKings, claiming the company’s “defective product” creates gambling addicts.
Illinois Gov. Approves Tax, Kalshi Expands to Canada
After the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) outlined its ideas for the future of prediction markets last week, it’s been another busy few days.
Illinois Woman Wins $1M Powerball Jackpot
Illinois is joining the ranks of states to have recently minted a seven-figure jackpot winner, with one Diana of Carman, scooping a $1-million prize from the Powerball in the Prairie State.
DraftKings to End Retail Wagering at Wrigley Field Sportsbook
DraftKings is pointing to recent gambling tax changes in Illinois as reason for shuttering the operations of its brick-and-mortar sportsbook located at historic Wrigley Field.