DraftKings said it began taking retail sports wagers at its venue beside Wrigley Field in Chicago on 8 March 2024. The Illinois Gaming Board confirmed the company paid a $10 million licence fee, and said the funds will go to the Rebuild Illinois Fund.
The venue’s wagers generate funds for the Rebuild Illinois Fund, linking retail betting activity to state infrastructure funding.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betway, FanDuel | USD 20,000,000 | Illinois Gaming Board finds no takers for three $20 million online betting licences | Not stated | |
| Betway | Not stated | Betway withdraws Illinois online-only sports wagering licence application | Not stated | |
| Circa Sports | Not stated | Circa Sports opens retail sportsbook in Illinois | Not stated |
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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.
Kambi Group announced a multi-year agreement with Wind Creek Hospitality to provide retail sports betting technology at Wind Creek Chicago Southland in Illinois. The offering will include its Bring Your Own Device technology, betting kiosks and bet builder feature. The casino opened on 11 November, the source said.
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.