Illinois Racetracks Want Sports Betting

Horse racetracks, such as Arlington Park (l.), and casinos hope Illinois lawmakers and Governor J. B. Priztker will approve sports betting. Casinos don't oppose sports gambling at racetracks as long as they also can offer it. A recent poll indicated 63 percent of Illinoisans support legalizing sports betting and 57 percent favor gambling expansion in general, like adding more casinos.