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Sports

Illinois Sports Betting Declines for Fifth Straight Month Despite Bears Playoff Boost

Silence DoGood - March 26, 2026

The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a national trade group representing major online operators, attributed the decline to rising tax burdens and increased competition from neighboring states. #betting #sports

Chicago

Illinois House Committee Advances Bill to Block Local Regulation of Sports Betting

Silence DoGood - February 19, 2026

Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

Business

BooRay Aims to Become the First Black-Owned Casino Table Game

Silence DoGood - June 27, 2025

As someone who has personally known Norbert A. Simmons, Lorenzo Creighton, and the late Don Barden, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs Black pioneers have faced in this industry. #casinos

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