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Christopher Boan is a lead writer at IllinoisBet.com specializing in covering state issues. He covered sports and sports betting in Arizona for more than seven years, including stops at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly and the Green Valley News.
How Do Bears Fans Feel About Possible Move Out of Chicago?
By Christopher Boan
October 5, 2021 04:49am
Suburban Chicago Casino Finalists Named by Gaming Board
October 25, 2021 10:26am
Vote to End In-Person Betting Registration a Step Closer
October 27, 2021 05:50pm
Illinois OKs Bill That Sets Date to End In-Person Registration
October 29, 2021 07:02am
Chicago Receives Five Bids for City’s First Casino-Resort
November 2, 2021 05:50am
Rush Street Gaming Chair Against Chicago Betting Expansion
November 10, 2021 06:33am
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Supports Lifting City’s Ban on Sports Betting
December 1, 2021 06:10am
Chicago City Council Committee Takes No Action on Sports Betting Ordinance
December 7, 2021 12:21pm
Chicago City Council Committee Votes to Advance Stadium Sports Betting Ordinance
December 14, 2021 06:12am
Chicago Sports Betting Ordinance Approved by City Council on Wednesday
December 15, 2021 10:05am
Illinois Sports Betting Bill That Eliminates In-Person Registration Signed into Law
December 20, 2021 07:30am
BetMGM Plans to Enter Illinois Online Sports Betting Market in Early 2022
January 21, 2022 12:28pm
With Casino Partnership, BetMGM Approved to Launch Sports Betting in Illinois
January 28, 2022 02:08pm
FanDuel Set to Build In-Arena Sportsbook at Chicago’s United Center
January 31, 2022 04:04pm
Sports Betting in Illinois Brings in More than $60M During Super Bowl
February 16, 2022 02:24pm
Remote Registration for Mobile Sports Betting in Illinois Becomes Law Saturday
March 3, 2022 09:15am
DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM Waste No Time Launching Fully Mobile Illinois Sports Betting Apps
March 5, 2022 09:18am
Caesars Sportsbook Joins Illinois Sports Betting Remote Registration Era With New App
March 9, 2022 11:10am
Illinois January Sports Betting Handle of $867.5M Sets New State Record
March 10, 2022 10:56am
Illinois, Loyola-Chicago Look to Make March Madness Sports Betting Magic
March 14, 2022 04:25pm
BetRivers Tabs Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah as Illinois Sports Betting Ambassador
March 16, 2022 10:56am
City of Chicago Pares Five Casino Candidates Down to Three Finalists
March 22, 2022 04:17pm
DraftKings Sportsbook Expands Illinois Sports Betting Operation with New East St. Louis Facility
March 23, 2022 03:20pm
Following National Trend, Illinois Sports Betting Handle Down Big in February
April 8, 2022 12:00pm
Illinois Sports Betting Rakes in $286.1 Million in March Madness Wagering
April 13, 2022 04:25pm
Mexican Gaming Company Caliente Interactive Closes in on Illinois Sports Betting License
April 29, 2022 12:28pm
Bally’s Wins Bid for Right to Build Downtown Chicago Casino
May 5, 2022 01:48pm
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Jumps Dramatically in March; April Casino Revenue Rises
May 9, 2022 03:36pm
Circa Entering Illinois Sports Betting Market at Waukegan’s American Place Resort
May 10, 2022 09:20am
Chicago City Council Votes to Pass Bally's Corporation Casino Project
May 26, 2022 09:40am
DraftKings Unveils Renderings for Wrigley Field Sportsbook to Open in 2023
July 1, 2022 08:12am
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Falls in May, But Nears National Top 2
July 13, 2022 04:27pm
Wrigley Field, United Center Among Next Wave of U.S. Stadium Sportsbooks
July 18, 2022 08:41am
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Falls in June; Casino Revenues Climb
August 12, 2022 09:05am
Illinois Sports Betting Sees Bears Prospects Differently Than National Bettors
September 6, 2022 09:39am
PENN Entertainment to Relocate Aurora, Joliet Riverboat Casinos to Inland Locations
October 12, 2022 11:51am
Illinois Sports Betting Breaks Out of Summer Doldrums as August Handle Rises
October 19, 2022 11:20am
PENN Entertainment Casino Move Unanimously Approved by Aurora City Council
October 26, 2022 11:56am
Chicago Bulls Fans Rank in the Middle of NBA in Being Rewarded
November 1, 2022 10:05am
Where Does Illinois Stand Among College Basketball’s ‘Blue Blood’ Programs?
November 3, 2022 09:16am
Illinois NFL Betting Thriving in 1st Year of Mobile-Only Registration
November 11, 2022 10:07am
Illinois Sports Betting Up Big in September Across the Board
November 15, 2022 09:45am
How Much Illinois Sports Betting Action Will World Cup Generate?
November 17, 2022 11:23am
Bally’s Corporation Agrees to Leaseback Deal on Chicago Casino Site
November 22, 2022 11:54am
What are Illinois’ Favorite Christmas Movies?
December 1, 2022 09:15am
Illinois Sports Betting Records Fall in October as State Joins $1B Handle Club
December 8, 2022 04:08pm
With Losing Season Clinched, Bears Guaranteed to Climb Unenviable NFL List
December 16, 2022 03:17pm
Annual Braggin’ Rights Game Means More For Illinois Sportsbooks in 2022
December 20, 2022 11:34am
FanDuel Excited to Expand Betting Options With United Center Sportsbook
December 21, 2022 10:09am
Odds FS1's ‘Undisputed’ Will End After Latest Skip Bayless Controversy
January 5, 2023 09:56am
How Chicago Bulls Current Playoff Woes Stack Up in Franchise History
January 6, 2023 11:36am
Bears Land No. 1 Overall Pick For First Time in More Than 70 Years
January 10, 2023 09:25am
Illinois Casino Revenues, Taxes Climb Slightly in December
January 10, 2023 02:31pm
Were The Bears Among NFL’s Most Disciplined Teams Since 2018?
January 19, 2023 02:01pm
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