The TL DR version is Rush Street Gaming co-founder and Rivers Casino owner Neil Bluhm sought to keep FanDuel and DraftKings out of Illinois as a penalty for them illegally operating daily fantasy sports during the 2010s. It marks the end of the “penalty box” provision that was the contentious issue that at times put the passage of legalized sports betting in jeopardy in Illinois.
The addition of an official date for when Illinois bettors can download apps directly to their phones as opposed to driving to each casino to register for their preferred apps is the biggest sports wagering-related aspect of the gaming package. Great result for major online #sportsbetting operators FanDuel, DraftKings & co on remote registration in Illinois yesterday, but then followed by clear and unequivocal tribal opposition to online betting ballot measure in California today. JB Pritzker is a sign of the growing influence gaming has garnered in the state and, specific to sports wagering, how Illinois is trying to keep its status as a top-three market to help generate vital tax revenue for the state. The bill’s passage and expected signature from Gov. It was a satisfying conclusion to a cliffhanger from May, when a bill with much of the same language sailed through the House in its final hours but was never brought up for Senate concurrence. The bill included amendments and language that covered a wide array of gaming concerns beyond sports wagering, extending to casino gaming, video gaming, horse racing, and administrative procedures to help the Illinois Gaming Board. The end result of their efforts along with other legislators statewide was the passage of HB 3136 last Thursday night during the final hours of the General Assembly veto session. Zalewski has been a point person for aspects of sports wagering, taking on a key role regarding a partial removal of the college carveout during both the General Assembly regular session earlier this year and the just-completed veto session. Rita, who serves as chairperson of the state’s Executive Committee, is the gatekeeper of sorts when it comes to what does and what does not get put into legislative bills that make their way to the House floor for a vote in Springfield. Bob Rita and Mike Zalewski, who are at the forefront of gambling legislation in the state. After building the house that is sports betting in Illinois more than two years ago, it was time for some touch-ups and maintenance.
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