Circa Sports opened a retail sportsbook at The Temporary at American Place in Waukegan, Illinois, and began accepting wagers on Friday, the company said. The Illinois Gaming Board authorised Circa to take retail and mobile sports bets; the Waukegan venue was its first retail sportsbook outside Nevada.
The opening adds Circa Sports’ retail and mobile wagering presence in Illinois under state board authorisation.
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DraftKings said it will permanently close its retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field in Chicago on 31 May 2026. The company cited Illinois operating costs, including the state’s tax structure, and said it will continue to offer online betting in the state; the venue’s restaurant, bar and sports facilities will remain open.
Kambi Group agreed to supply sportsbook technology to three Oneida Indian Nation venues in Upstate New York, according to a media report. The package includes betting kiosks, Bring Your Own Device technology and Bet Builder; the venues previously used OpenBet-powered sportsbooks.
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and Rush Street Interactive launched the BetRivers retail sportsbook at Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes, Washington, the companies said. Rush Street Interactive will supply the sportsbook while the tribe retains operational control.
The Potawatomi Tribe opened Potawatomi Sportsbook at its casino in Milwaukee on Friday, according to the report. The two-floor venue spans 6,500 square feet, has more than 200 seats and includes 12 betting counters and more than 35 kiosks; Kambi provides the odds platform.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming issued a sports wagering licence to Long Shot’s in Frederick on 18 November 2022, allowing it to begin operations as the state’s ninth retail sportsbook. Long Shot’s and operator partner Betfred completed two days of controlled demonstrations before the licence was issued.