by Andy Faust | May 15, 2019 3:15 pm | Sports Betting
IL HB 3308 has been amended to include wagering at professional sports venues like Wrigley Field and United Center. The legislation calls for an “integrity fee” of 0.25% of total handle. The bill also requires bookmakers to use “official league data.” SPRINGFIELD,...
by Andy Faust | Apr 30, 2019 8:27 am | Regulatory
Legal Illinois sports betting has legs, but there are several obstacles to consider. IL HB 3308 would create the Illinois Sports Wagering Act and legalize both land-based and mobile sports betting. Other bills would also legalize betting but exclude collegiate...
by Andy Faust | Apr 4, 2019 8:52 am | Regulatory
The Illinois legislature is allegedly considering banning DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks from the state. Amendment 5 of HB 3308 hints that the major DFS operators could be barred from operating sports betting in the state. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is currently...
