- DraftKings and Casino Queen’s merger has been made official, leading to the second sports betting app in Illinois to launch.
- The casino officially becomes DraftKings At Casino Queen Sportsbook and both retail and mobile betting will be made available statewide.
- Patrons must sign up for the mobile sportsbook at the physical location before betting on sports in IL.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The DraftKings at Casino Queen has officially announced the Illinois mobile and retail sports betting launch.
The sportsbook is located in East St. Louis and is the product of an official merger between the Casino Queen and DraftKings Inc.
The mobile betting app is available to Illinois residents for download now, however, users must be in the physical casino in order to sign up before they can partake in mobile betting from anywhere in the state.
Illinois And DraftKings
Sports bettors in the Prairie State can add another Illinois sportsbook to wager at with the launch of the DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook.
The main drive for the merger between Casino Queen and DraftKings was so that the sportsbook can launch its mobile app in Illinois without having to wait.
Once Illinois regulated online sports betting, a clause was implemented that would not allow outside sportsbooks to launch within the first 18 months of a retail location opening. This was made so that in state-local sportsbooks would have a head start on the competition.
Now that DraftKings is a local sportsbook thanks to the merger, they are able to provide their mobile betting app to all Illinois sports bettors.
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“Illinois is home to some of the most passionate sports fans and most iconic sports teams in the entire country,” said Jason Robins, DraftKings Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO. “DraftKings’ dedication to innovation and providing customers with a premier sports betting experience has made our app the top-rated option and we can’t wait for fans in Illinois to discover why.”
Both DraftKings and Casino Queen are excited about the merger. This is only the second online sportsbook to launch in Illinois.
“We are excited to bring sports betting to Illinois and the St. Louis community,” said Terry Downey, President, DraftKings at Casino Queen. “The marriage of two iconic brands promises to create an unforgettable experience that can only be found at DraftKings at Casino Queen. Fans will come to love the service, passion, and innovation now available in our state.”
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has recently reinstated the in-person registration requirement for mobile sports betting. The requirement was on hold due to the coronavirus, allowing residents to sign up completely from online.
With online sports betting getting into full swing in Illinois, it is only a matter of time for more USA online sportsbooks to launch their operations in the Prairie State.
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