The Cubs and DraftKings partnered for a sports book adjacent to Wrigley Field back in September 2020, with a groundbreaking ceremony held there in June 2022.
The sports book opened last year, just for food and drink, since it did not yet have a gaming license granted by the Illinois Gaming Board. I paid a visit there last September just to see what it was like. The food and atmosphere was pretty good.
Now, the sports book is open for betting business, as the Illinois Gaming Board granted the license earlier this week, per Crain’s Chicago Business:
The Illinois Gaming Board last week approved a retail sports wagering license for the DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field, a spokeswoman for the state’s gambling regulator confirmed.