DraftKings launches Illinois sportsbook. The timing is perfect for the sportsbook company because Governor JB Pritzker reallowed online registrations in the state. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said they are happy with the new developments in Illinois.
However, he had not so good words for the casinos that tried to block DraftKings and FanDuel’s entry into the Illinois sports betting market. He concluded that good policy would always win.
Rush Street Gaming chair Neil Bluhm said that his company didn’t do anything wrong. He fired back at the DraftKings CEO by saying that Rush Street hasn’t faced any class action suits, pays taxes on time, and the state never asked them to leave in the past.
DraftKings Launches Illinois Sportsbook
There is bad blood between online-only sportsbooks and retail casinos. Since the legalization of sports betting in the state, the two sides engaged in a war of words. Part of the legislation is playing FanDuel and DraftKings in a penalty box period, according to pay per head reports. Thus, the two companies can’t apply for licenses until 18 months after casinos get their sports wagering licenses.
