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.
Latest News
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Feb- 2021 -1 FebruaryOpinion
Is PointsBet missing the point?
PointsBet’s negative net win in the second quarter might be passed off as a seasonal fluctuation, but the lack of…
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Jan- 2021 -13 JanuaryAnalysis
Michigan set for ‘imminent’ launch
Regulated igaming is expected to go live shortly in Michigan Online gaming and betting, according to gaming board officials.
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11 JanuaryOpinion
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5 JanuaryAnalysis
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4 JanuaryAnalysis
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberAnalysis
It’s a when – not if – Illinois overtakes NJ
The benefits of being slightly late to the party are demonstrated by the performance of sports betting in Illinois since…
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16 DecemberAnalysis
FanDuel and Rush Street prepare West Virginia moves
FanDuel has started the rollout of its new U.S. betting technology in the Mountain State while Rush Street Interactive will…
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15 DecemberAnalysis
New Jersey closes in on $1bn in handle in November
New Jersey moved closer to the $1bn in handle landmark in November with football leading the way.
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15 DecemberOpinion
Betting momentum continues to grow
The U.S. betting industry continues to enjoy strong momentum, but it must show responsibility in managing the huge levels of…
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10 DecemberAnalysis
Hitting the mass market with free-to-play
Free-to-play games are the sports betting spin-off that everyone can join in with. Wedge News spoke with Sportcaller, to find…
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