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Illinois Senate Sends Gambling Expansion To Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (670 The Score) -- Legalized sports gambling is coming to Illinois soon, as part of a gaming-expansion package that includes a Chicago casino.

The Illinois Senate voted 46-10 Sunday to approve SB 690. It includes legalized sports wagering for the first time in Illinois, but there would be no betting on college games.


Sports books will be allowed in casinos, at race tracks and professional sports stadiums.

The expectation is that legalized sports gambling will be implemented by the start of the football season in the fall.