Despite COVID-19, Illinois Sports Betting Bringing In Big Bucks

Sports Illustrated Secures Biggest Brand — and Deepest Coverage — in Fantasy Sports
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Sports Illustrated Secures Biggest Brand — and Deepest Coverage — in Fantasy Sports
Fantasy Sports Legend Michael Fabiano joins the SI.com lineup Graphic: Business Wire

Despite COVID-19, Illinois Sports Betting Bringing In Big Bucks

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Sports shutdowns this summer did not slow down sports betting In Illinois. Reset takes a closer look at what’s behind the state’s $52 million take from legal sportsbooks in July.

GUEST: Corey Wise, general manager at Rush Street Gaming, general manager of Rivers Casino Des Plaines, which operates the Chicago-based BetRivers sportsbook.

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