Illinois Considers Granting Mobile Sports Betting License to WynnBET
WynnBET Seeks Mobile Wagering Partners in Illinois
In the bustling world of sports betting, WynnBET is eyeing potential partnerships with Illinois' licensed casinos to expand its mobile wagering operations. The state currently has seven mobile operators, offering newcomers like WynnBET the chance to gain significant market share upon entry.
Illinois' regulations require online sportsbooks to partner with land-based casinos for mobile betting operations. This means WynnBET's potential partners would be any of the casinos currently holding or seeking mobile sports betting rights.
Some of the casinos that could be suitable partners for WynnBET include:
- Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, operated by Rush Street Gaming, which is historically one of the main operators in Illinois sports betting.
- Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, another licensed casino with sports betting capabilities.
- Argosy Casino in Alton and Horseshoe Casino in Rock Island, both Illinois casinos with sports betting authorization.
These casinos, along with several others, are currently offering retail sports betting in Illinois. However, no confirmed partnership between WynnBET and any of these casinos has been documented as of yet.
Other potential partners for WynnBET could be the upcoming casinos in Danville (to be run by Golden Nugget) and Walker's Bluff in Williamson County, although no sportsbook partners have been named for these casinos as of now.
In the competitive Illinois sports betting market, WynnBET would face competition from established operators like BetRivers, PointsBet, and Barstool Sportsbook, along with newer entrants like theScore Bet and Unibet. However, the potential for market share is significant, especially considering the success of operators like BetMGM, which contributed to a record $971 million handle upon entering the state in March.
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Line by line, WynnBET is in discussions with Illinois' licensed casinos for potential mobile wagering partnerships, aiming to emulate the success of operators like BetMGM. For instance, Rivers Casino, Grand Victoria Casino, Argosy Casino, and Horseshoe Casino, all with sports betting authorization, could be potential partners. Although no confirmed partnerships have been announced, WynnBET is also considering teaming up with the upcoming casinos in Danville and Walker's Bluff, as they enter the Sports betting landscape, competing against established names like BetRivers, PointsBet, Barstool Sportsbook, theScore Bet, and Unibet.
