Illinois: Wait continues for sports book at Golden Nugget Danville casino

Thursday, December 14, 2023 8:19 PM
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  • Dave Hinton, The News-Gazette

Only four games remain on the NFL regular-season schedule, and the new Golden Nugget Danville casino is still without a sports book. Illinois Gaming Board spokeswoman Beth Kaufman said the company has not yet applied “for a sports wagering license.”

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Casino officials said in March that the hope was the sports book would be open in time to kick off the NFL season. Now having one in time for the playoffs appears to be in jeopardy.

The casino opened in May. Golden Nugget officials have been unavailable to comment on the delay.

While wagering on pro and college games is legal online statewide, betting in person requires physically visiting a licensed sports book.