Posts Tagged ‘Illinois’
FanDuel Set To Invest Millions In Fairmount Park Racetrack
The investment will rename Fairmount Park to FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing along with other improvements to the track. This is FanDuel’s first investment in a racetrack as a company and could be the first of many investments of this nature. FanDuel’s investment in Fairmount Park will also bring back the St. Louis Derby which…
Read MorePhase 4 In Illinois Set To Return Gamblers To Video Gaming Locations
The odds are favorable that video gaming is expected to be back soon, as Illinois heads into Phase 4. This is a part of Illinois Governor Jay Robert “J. B.” Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan to fully recover from the coronavirus shutdowns. The plan is to have the gaming and gambling locations opened back up by…
Read MoreChicago Casino Bill Fails To Gain Support In Fall Veto Session
The Chicago casino bill set out to lower the 72% tax rate for a gaming venue in the city. Opponents said that passing the bill may have lowered funds for the state’s infrastructure plan and slow the rollout of other casinos. The issue will likely come back during the 2020 legislative session. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –…
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