“Missed it by that much”
Monday, Jul 27, 2020 - Posted by Rich Miller
* From Gov. Pritzkers Executive Order 2020-41 issued on June 4th…
WHEREAS, the Sports Wagering Act, 230 ILCS 45/25-30(f), 25-35(f), and 25-40(i) requires that individuals create a sports wagering account in person at a facility authorized pursuant to the Act; and,
WHEREAS, due to social distancing requirements put in place to protect public health, and because existing licensed casino gambling facilities authorized pursuant to the Sports Wagering Act have been closed to the public since March 16, 2020 and will reopen only when safe to do so pursuant to the Restore Illinois plan, Illinois residents may not be able to appear in-person at a licensed casino;
THEREFORE, by the powers vested in me as the Governor of the State of Illinois, pursuant to Sections 7(1), 7(2), 7(8), and 7(12) of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305, I hereby order the following, effective June 4, 2020:
Section 1. During the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamations, the provisions in the Sports Wagering Act, 230 ILCS 45/25-30(f), 25-35(f), and 25-40(i), requiring in-person creation of a sports wagering account at a facility authorized pursuant to the Act in order to participate in sports wagering offered over the internet or through a mobile application, are suspended.
The statute mandated that until online sports wagering licenses are issued 18 months after the law took effect, “an individual must create a sports wagering account in person at a facility.” But that was not possible because casinos were closed at the time. Casinos were permitted to reopen July 1.
* Legal Sports Report
Governor J.B. Pritzker abruptly rescinded remote registration for mobile Illinois sports betting accounts as of tomorrow, effectively ending DraftKings‘ plans to launch its app in the state for now.
Pritzker issued Friday a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation and he will no longer suspend the state’s in-person registration requirement. He reissued a number of executive orders but not the one related to sports betting. […]
The sudden move sends a shockwave through the IL sports betting market days before DraftKings reportedly expected to launch its mobile app. [Sunday] becomes the final day of remote registration and the only sportsbook/casino combo licensed to operate in Illinois belongs to Rivers. DraftKings received its license last week but partner property Casino Queen remains on hold for its certificate. […]
If DraftKings scraps its mobile IL sports betting startup plan through its partnership with Casino Queen, it will represent another loss for the DFS giant in an ongoing battle with Rush Street, the parent company of Rivers. The enmity among the parties dates back to DraftKings and FanDuel offering DFS contests in apparent defiance of a 2015 Illinois attorney general opinion declaring them illegal.
Along with FanDuel, DraftKings squared off with Rush Street last year during the lawmaking process for sports betting in Illinois. Rush Street attempted to sideline DraftKings and FanDuel for as long as the first three years of sports wagering in the state.
FanDuel and DraftKings responded with a $1 million TV ad campaign aimed at Rivers. The companies pulled the ads at the Pritzker’s request and legislators changed the sports betting bill to and 18-month ‘penalty box.’
Discuss.
[Headline explained here.]
- Occam - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 2:31 pm:
Well that was very fortuitous for Rush Street and its owners. I’m sure it was just an odd coincidence.
- Work From Home - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 2:33 pm:
If the casinos aren’t safe to be in, then they should be closed. If they are safe to be in, I don’t see how the Governor should be allowed to waive portions of a delicately negotiated law.
- Hot Taeks - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 3:00 pm:
I signed up for Bet Rivers last month remotely. Has been a fairly good experience so far. I bet really small inconsequential amounts anyway. My friend registered this weekend too right before these restrictions were put in place. Matching accounts up to $250 is clever marketing to get people to signup.
- Token Conservative - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 3:01 pm:
Slightly related…I’m very much enjoying the Rivers Casino sportsbook app.
- Moe Berg - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 3:27 pm:
Pretty fortunate timing as Rush Street Interactive merged with a blank check company to go public today. Nice little opening day boost to take out some would be IL competitors.
A total coincidence, no doubt.
- ArchPundit - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 4:31 pm:
The cone of silence is still one of the funniest gags I’ve ever seen.
- Nick - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 4:56 pm:
There is nothing to look at here- purely coincidence and nothing shady going on here with campaign contributions. BetRivers has a monopoly on more then sports betting right now.
- SouthSide Markie - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 6:02 pm:
The fact that the headline needed an explanation really makes me feel old.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 6:04 pm:
=== really makes me feel old===
That and the fact that nobody picked up on the “This is my brother Darryl, this is my other brother Darryl” from another post today https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/27/despite-assurances-ten-state-senators-want-chicago-and-cook-county-to-immediately-cease-cooperation-with-federal-agents/
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jul 27, 20 @ 6:11 pm:
=== “This is my brother Darryl, this is my other brother Darryl” from another post today===
I missed the “Newhart” Easter egg, the “Get Smart” genius here, letting it breathe in all its glory… enjoyed this, for sure
#ChiefAgent99ConeOfSilence