Illinois Online Gambling Bill Introduced: New Jersey Voters Favor iGaming (Video)
Natalie Rydström of SBR Forum breaks down some recent developments in online gambling that include a new bill in Illinois and a poll showing New Jersey residents favor legalization. The video appears below.
Illinois introduced Bill which would legalise online gambling:
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has introduced a bill which would legalise online gambling in the state. The bill, HB-4148, calls for the creation of a Division of Internet Gaming, which would operate with the supervision of the Department of the Illinois State Lottery. Under the proposed bill, the Division of Internet Gaming would be the only entity authorised to operate internet gambling in Illinois.
Recent poll confirms NJ residents support iGaming:
A recent poll conducted by Adam Geller—Chief Executive Officer for Republican polling firm National Research Incorporated—shows that a majority of 74% of New Jersey residents support legalising online gambling.
Boyd Gaming Corp. announcing aquisition of Peninsula Gaming:
Boyd Gaming Corporation has announced it will acquire casino and race-track operator Peninsula Gaming for 1.45 billion dollars. News of the acquisition raised Boyd Gaming's shares by six percent. The deal will add five casinos to the Boyd Gaming Group — which already includes ten properties in Las Vegas and eight throughout other parts of the United States. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
