Why Does Chicago Suddenly Feel Like Vegas?
The city has five proposals for a new casino, and city council is considering an ordinance that would allow people to place sports bets at stadiums.
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Show Notes
More than $5 billion was wagered on sports in Illinois in the last year, after the state legalized sports betting. And Chicago’s big sports franchises — Bulls, Bears, Cubs, Sox, and Sky— want to get in on the action. They’re pushing a city ordinance that would allow sports betting at stadiums. While alders with arenas in their wards are on board, they’re facing pushback from gaming moguls looking to develop Chicago’s new casino. The Daily Line Chicago’s Alex Nitkin has been following the developments, including Monday’s hearing about the sports betting ordinance, and he has the latest.
Guest:
Alex Nitkin—Editor and city hall reporter, The Daily Line Chicago