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Ron Fritz

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Ron is assistant managing editor of IllinoisBet.com. He spent nearly 13 years at The Baltimore Sun, including 12 as sports editor. He previously was sports editor at The News Journal in Wilmington, Delaware, for nearly eight years after serving as a news editor there for four years.

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Key Takeaways from the Illinois May Sports Betting Report

Key Takeaways from the Illinois May Sports Betting Report

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By Ron Fritz

July 6, 2021 04:10pm

Temporary Rockford Hard Rock Casino Looks to Open in October

Temporary Rockford Hard Rock Casino Looks to Open in October

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By Ron Fritz

July 30, 2021 07:56am

Key Takeaways in Illinois From the June Sports Betting Report

Key Takeaways in Illinois From the June Sports Betting Report

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By Ron Fritz

August 5, 2021 11:49am

Takeaways from the Illinois July Sports Betting Report

Takeaways from the Illinois July Sports Betting Report

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By Ron Fritz

September 9, 2021 08:39am

3 Key Takeaways from Illinois August Sports Betting Report

3 Key Takeaways from Illinois August Sports Betting Report

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By Ron Fritz

October 11, 2021 08:46am

Key Takeaways from Illinois September Sports Betting Report

Key Takeaways from Illinois September Sports Betting Report

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By Ron Fritz

November 8, 2021 11:28am

Illinois October Sports Betting Handle Hits Record $840M & Other Key Takeaways

Illinois October Sports Betting Handle Hits Record $840M & Other Key Takeaways

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By Ron Fritz

December 8, 2021 06:00am

Illinois December Sports Betting Handle Up Slightly, Revenue Way Down

Illinois December Sports Betting Handle Up Slightly, Revenue Way Down

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By Ron Fritz

February 4, 2022 10:25am

Fact Checked News

Illinois January Sports Betting Handle of $867.5M Sets New State Record

Illinois January Sports Betting Handle of $867.5M Sets New State Record

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By Christopher Boan

March 10, 2022 10:56am

Chicago White Sox Announce Casino & Sports Betting Partnership with Caesars

Chicago White Sox Announce Casino & Sports Betting Partnership with Caesars

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By Lou Monaco

May 5, 2022 01:03pm

Wind Creek Breaks Ground on $440M Chicago Southland Resort and Casino Project

Wind Creek Breaks Ground on $440M Chicago Southland Resort and Casino Project

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By Howard Gensler

June 14, 2022 10:29am

Can White Sox Turn Around Their 2022 Season After Slow Start?

Can White Sox Turn Around Their 2022 Season After Slow Start?

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By Cecil Peters

June 14, 2022 11:38am

Bally’s Corp. Makes $40M Down Payment to Chicago for Downtown Casino

Bally’s Corp. Makes $40M Down Payment to Chicago for Downtown Casino

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By Shelby Dermer

June 22, 2022 04:20pm

Given Acceptance of Gambling in Illinois, iGaming Should Be Next Step

Given Acceptance of Gambling in Illinois, iGaming Should Be Next Step

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By Bill Ordine

August 15, 2022 01:50pm

How Have Previous 1st Year Bears Coaches Performed?

How Have Previous 1st Year Bears Coaches Performed?

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By Mark Keast

September 7, 2022 02:26pm

Analysis: NFL Sees Increased TV Ratings from Legal Sports Betting

Analysis: NFL Sees Increased TV Ratings from Legal Sports Betting

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By Bill Ordine

September 15, 2022 01:08pm

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Drops in July, But Still Finishes 3rd Nationally

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Drops in July, But Still Finishes 3rd Nationally

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By Bill Ordine

September 15, 2022 02:57pm

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