"Fanatics Betting and Gaming has announced that it will continue to operate mobile sportsbooks in Illinois with a market-access partnership with PENN Entertainment through Argosy Casino Alton. Following the suspension of its previous partner, Hawthorne Race Course, the betting giant has sought to keep its foothold in the state. Betting regulations in the Land of Lincoln require any licensed online sportsbook to be hand in hand with a land-based casino or racetrack that also holds the required license to operate."
"Fanatics keeps foothold in Illinois Gambling industry commentator and insider Ryan Butler posted news of the brand's partnership with PENN's location on X, and had also mentioned that Fanatics confirmed the move in a customer communication. Fanatics will continue to operate it's mobile sportsbook in Illinois, the company reaffirmed in a customer email earlier today; Fanatics has switched to a operating partnership with PENN Entertainment-owned Argosy Casino Alton after Hawthorne Race Course was shut down this month - Ryan Butler (@ButlerBets) January 27, 2026"
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has preserved its presence in Illinois by entering a market-access partnership with PENN Entertainment’s Argosy Casino Alton to continue operating its mobile sportsbook. The company moved after Hawthorne Race Course, its previous partner, had been suspended. Illinois regulations require licensed online sportsbooks to partner with a licensed land-based casino or racetrack. Industry commentator Ryan Butler posted the partnership news on X and Fanatics confirmed the change in a customer email. The Illinois Racing Board suspended Suburban Downs’ license after requesting bank statements and citing financial difficulties and documentation failures.
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