Casinos and Gambling
The latest news and updates about Illinois’ gambling expansion, which will bring a casino to Chicago and legalized sports betting across the state.
Schefter, 53, doesn’t bet pro football. He’s semi-retired from the glass industry and landed in Las Vegas 10 years ago.
Bet on It: On Dec. 11, Nick Davidson’s dunk proved to be the deciding factor in Bookie Crushers cashing in on a 20-unit play on Nevada to score more than 76.5 points against South Dakota State.
BET ON IT: “In a year where there’s so much parity in college football and some team might come from slightly off the pace,” professional handicapper Paul Stone said, “I think Notre Dame’s worth a shot at 12-1.”
BET ON IT: At Circa Sports, believe it or not, Eberflus had been the +950 preseason favorite to win Associated Press coach-of-the-year honors, followed by Mike Macdonald (Seahawks, 10-1) and Jim Harbaugh (Chargers, 11-1).
In this week’s “Polling Place,” we also asked if Blackhawks coach Luke Richardson is the right guy for the job.
A young, successful sports gambler — let’s call him Bryant Junior — offers insight into his thought process.
“We pulled the reins back to our roots, to Las Vegas,” executive vice president Jay Kornegay said. “I want to make sure that’s clear. The Las Vegas SuperBook is still running strong, and it is still considered an industry leader.”
BET ON IT: They are now underwater with a 4-5 record, with the toughest part of the schedule ahead of them.
El casino número 16 de Illinois abrió sus puertas en East Hazel Crest, lo que se suma a la gran cantidad de opciones de juego del estado.
Illinois’ 16th casino has opened in East Hazel Crest, adding to the state’s plethora of gambling options.
The Wind Creek Chicago Southland could open by the end of the week in East Hazel Crest, adding to Illinois’ extensive list of gambling options — and another potential competitor to Bally’s temporary Chicago casino.
The Huskies’ rule extends to 2018. Danny Hurley took over as coach, and they’ve covered the line an astounding 61.3% (120-75-4) of the time. Nobody else is in the exclusive 60% club.
Hitting a video-poker royal flush is easier than nailing a three-team college football underdog moneyline parlay, what living in this zany zoo for 22 years has taught me.
Jeff Davis, the savvy NHL odds-man at Circa Sports, is a bit high on the Hawks this season and has wagered that they’ll finish with more than 73.5 points.
A property tax increase “should be literally the last resort,” Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson, the city’s former inspector general, told the Sun-Times. And given that CPS “almost inevitably” will seek a property tax increase, “even in terms of short-term measures, we don’t need to go there.”
Bally’s Chicago casino enters 2nd year on the rise, but behind projections in loaded Illinois market
State revenue analysts remain bullish on the future Chicago casino’s prospects, but it’s not clear just how big the windfall could be in a state with 15 other casinos and a litany of other gambling options.
Former casino executive Richard Schuetz tells his story of recovering from depression to help others
I was introduced to him in January and have gotten to know him during the year, but I knew nothing about the suicide note. But before an audience of hundreds, he spoke about it without reserve.
“I hope people of good faith who work hard, play by the rules, and serve their communities find the undiluted moral language to call out legalized gambling for what it is,” writes the head of the Greek Orthodox community in the Midwest.
