Under that bill, casinos, race tracks and sports facilities that seat more than 17,000 people - such as Wrigley Field or United Center - would also be eligible to buy sports betting licenses under the bill, making Illinois one of about a dozen states to legalize the practice after a U.S. Sports gambling was legalized last June when Illinois lawmakers approved the gambling expansion bill, which included new casinos, sports betting and other additions. 'We're excited to add this top-flight amenity to what is already a premier destination,' said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., the company that co-owns Rivers.
BetRivers will launch the site and mobile app later this year.
