Illinois Gaming Board grants sportsbook licences linked to bet365 launch
The Illinois Gaming Board granted Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort a master sports wagering licence and Hillside (Illinois) a management services provider licence, allowing the companies to work with bet365 on retail and online betting in Illinois, subject to further regulatory approvals. The board also issued Wind Creek IL a casino owner’s licence for its Wind Creek Chicago Southland property.
The licences create a route for bet365 to enter Illinois’ retail and online sports betting market, subject to further approvals.