Illinois Gaming Board

Depending on your age, you probably wouldn't have believed it if someone had told you 20 years ago that someday Illinois would be raking in the cash from legalized marijuana and sports gambling.

Sports gambling has been legal here in Illinois for a bit less than a year, and for those who love to get in on the action, this Sunday's Super Bowl is a big attraction.

Estimates peg Illinois' casino losses during the COVID-19 lockdown at nearly $100 million. Today, the Illinois Gaming Board will meet to talk about reopening strategies.