Legal Sports Betting looks like it is finally on its way to Illinois, just in time for March Madness.
The long wait for residents of the state of Illinois who want to place some bets on their favorite sports will be coming to and end soon, with sports betting set to be going live just in time one of the most popular events on the US sporting calendar; March Madness.
The basketball tournament is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year and the hype around the tournament series has only grown with the rapid growth of sports betting in the United States, with people enjoying placing a wager on the event. Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office has confirmed that residents in Illinois will now be able to get involved in the betting action. “The Governor is pleased that Illinois sportsbooks will open for business by March Madness, generating revenue to rebuild universities, hospitals and other facilities across the state”.
