Illinois

Illinois is seen as one the potentially most powerful states in America when it comes to sports betting, with the 6th biggest population offering a massive market opportunity for the big firms.
There have been a few teething problems with regards to adoption of remote registration of online betting accounts, but once they are ironed out, expect to see Illinois moving towards the top of the Wedge Index.
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Feb- 2021 -1 FebruaryOpinion
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Jan- 2021 -13 JanuaryAnalysis
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