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Michael is a news editor specializing in online sports betting coverage. including IllinoisBet.com. He spent nine years as the sports editor of the Tulsa World. Before that, he was the high school sports editor at the Houston Chronicle. He also has been the sports editor at the Beaumont Enterprise and Galveston County Daily News in Texas.

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Remote Registration for Mobile Sports Betting in Illinois Becomes Law Saturday

Remote Registration for Mobile Sports Betting in Illinois Becomes Law Saturday

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By Christopher Boan

March 3, 2022 09:15am

DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM Waste No Time Launching Fully Mobile Illinois Sports Betting Apps

DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM Waste No Time Launching Fully Mobile Illinois Sports Betting Apps

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By Christopher Boan

March 5, 2022 09:18am

Caesars Sportsbook Joins Illinois Sports Betting Remote Registration Era With New App

Caesars Sportsbook Joins Illinois Sports Betting Remote Registration Era With New App

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By Christopher Boan

March 9, 2022 11:10am

Illinois, Loyola-Chicago Look to Make March Madness Sports Betting Magic

Illinois, Loyola-Chicago Look to Make March Madness Sports Betting Magic

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By Christopher Boan

March 14, 2022 04:25pm

BetRivers Tabs Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah as Illinois Sports Betting Ambassador

BetRivers Tabs Former Chicago Bull Joakim Noah as Illinois Sports Betting Ambassador

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By Christopher Boan

March 16, 2022 10:56am

City of Chicago Pares Five Casino Candidates Down to Three Finalists

City of Chicago Pares Five Casino Candidates Down to Three Finalists

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By Christopher Boan

March 22, 2022 04:17pm

DraftKings Sportsbook Expands Illinois Sports Betting Operation with New East St. Louis Facility

DraftKings Sportsbook Expands Illinois Sports Betting Operation with New East St. Louis Facility

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By Christopher Boan

March 23, 2022 03:20pm

Following National Trend, Illinois Sports Betting Handle Down Big in February

Following National Trend, Illinois Sports Betting Handle Down Big in February

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By Christopher Boan

April 8, 2022 12:00pm

Illinois Sports Betting Rakes in $286.1 Million in March Madness Wagering

Illinois Sports Betting Rakes in $286.1 Million in March Madness Wagering

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By Christopher Boan

April 13, 2022 04:25pm

Mexican Gaming Company Caliente Interactive Closes in on Illinois Sports Betting License

Mexican Gaming Company Caliente Interactive Closes in on Illinois Sports Betting License

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By Christopher Boan

April 29, 2022 12:28pm

Bally’s Wins Bid for Right to Build Downtown Chicago Casino

Bally’s Wins Bid for Right to Build Downtown Chicago Casino

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By Christopher Boan

May 5, 2022 01:48pm

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Jumps Dramatically in March; April Casino Revenue Rises

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Jumps Dramatically in March; April Casino Revenue Rises

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By Christopher Boan

May 9, 2022 03:36pm

Circa Entering Illinois Sports Betting Market at Waukegan’s American Place Resort

Circa Entering Illinois Sports Betting Market at Waukegan’s American Place Resort

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By Christopher Boan

May 10, 2022 09:20am

Chicago City Council Votes to Pass Bally's Corporation Casino Project

Chicago City Council Votes to Pass Bally's Corporation Casino Project

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By Christopher Boan

May 26, 2022 09:40am

DraftKings Unveils Renderings for Wrigley Field Sportsbook to Open in 2023

DraftKings Unveils Renderings for Wrigley Field Sportsbook to Open in 2023

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By Christopher Boan

July 1, 2022 08:12am

Illinois Casino Revenue Drops for June But Still Exceeds $110 Million

Illinois Casino Revenue Drops for June But Still Exceeds $110 Million

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By Jim Tomlin

July 11, 2022 02:25pm

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Falls in May, But Nears National Top 2

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Falls in May, But Nears National Top 2

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By Christopher Boan

July 13, 2022 04:27pm

Wrigley Field, United Center Among Next Wave of U.S. Stadium Sportsbooks

Wrigley Field, United Center Among Next Wave of U.S. Stadium Sportsbooks

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By Christopher Boan

July 18, 2022 08:41am

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Falls in June; Casino Revenues Climb

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Falls in June; Casino Revenues Climb

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By Christopher Boan

August 12, 2022 09:05am

Illinois Sports Betting Sees Bears Prospects Differently Than National Bettors

Illinois Sports Betting Sees Bears Prospects Differently Than National Bettors

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By Christopher Boan

September 6, 2022 09:39am

PENN Entertainment to Relocate Aurora, Joliet Riverboat Casinos to Inland Locations

PENN Entertainment to Relocate Aurora, Joliet Riverboat Casinos to Inland Locations

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By Christopher Boan

October 12, 2022 11:51am

Illinois Sports Betting Breaks Out of Summer Doldrums as August Handle Rises

Illinois Sports Betting Breaks Out of Summer Doldrums as August Handle Rises

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By Christopher Boan

October 19, 2022 11:20am

PENN Entertainment Casino Move Unanimously Approved by Aurora City Council

PENN Entertainment Casino Move Unanimously Approved by Aurora City Council

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By Christopher Boan

October 26, 2022 11:56am

PointsBet Sportsbook, NBC Sports Chicago To Air Special Bulls Broadcasts

PointsBet Sportsbook, NBC Sports Chicago To Air Special Bulls Broadcasts

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By Lou Monaco

October 26, 2022 03:12pm

Chicago Bulls Fans Rank in the Middle of NBA in Being Rewarded

Chicago Bulls Fans Rank in the Middle of NBA in Being Rewarded

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By Christopher Boan

November 1, 2022 10:05am

Where Does Illinois Stand Among College Basketball’s ‘Blue Blood’ Programs?

Where Does Illinois Stand Among College Basketball’s ‘Blue Blood’ Programs?

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By Christopher Boan

November 3, 2022 09:16am

Illinois NFL Betting Thriving in 1st Year of Mobile-Only Registration

Illinois NFL Betting Thriving in 1st Year of Mobile-Only Registration

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By Christopher Boan

November 11, 2022 10:07am

Illinois Sports Betting Up Big in September Across the Board

Illinois Sports Betting Up Big in September Across the Board

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By Christopher Boan

November 15, 2022 09:45am

Bally’s Corporation Agrees to Leaseback Deal on Chicago Casino Site

Bally’s Corporation Agrees to Leaseback Deal on Chicago Casino Site

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By Christopher Boan

November 22, 2022 11:54am

What are Illinois’ Favorite Christmas Movies?

What are Illinois’ Favorite Christmas Movies?

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By Christopher Boan

December 1, 2022 09:15am

With Losing Season Clinched, Bears Guaranteed to Climb Unenviable NFL List

With Losing Season Clinched, Bears Guaranteed to Climb Unenviable NFL List

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By Christopher Boan

December 16, 2022 03:17pm

Annual Braggin’ Rights Game Means More For Illinois Sportsbooks in 2022

Annual Braggin’ Rights Game Means More For Illinois Sportsbooks in 2022

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By Christopher Boan

December 20, 2022 11:34am

FanDuel Excited to Expand Betting Options With United Center Sportsbook

FanDuel Excited to Expand Betting Options With United Center Sportsbook

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By Christopher Boan

December 21, 2022 10:09am

How Chicago Bulls Current Playoff Woes Stack Up in Franchise History

How Chicago Bulls Current Playoff Woes Stack Up in Franchise History

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By Christopher Boan

January 6, 2023 11:36am

Bears Land No. 1 Overall Pick For First Time in More Than 70 Years

Bears Land No. 1 Overall Pick For First Time in More Than 70 Years

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By Christopher Boan

January 10, 2023 09:25am

Illinois Sportsbooks Break Records and Pass $1B Online For First Time

Illinois Sportsbooks Break Records and Pass $1B Online For First Time

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By Jim Tomlin

March 14, 2023 12:10pm

Illinois Casino Revenue Up Double Digits In March

Illinois Casino Revenue Up Double Digits In March

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By Christopher Boan

April 12, 2023 09:22am

Basketball Lifts Illinois Sports Betting to Record-Breaking March

Basketball Lifts Illinois Sports Betting to Record-Breaking March

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By Christopher Boan

May 16, 2023 11:18am

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