Waiting for state approval, Rivers Casino tees up planned sportsbook

It has the look and feel of a Las Vegas sportsbook, but a new bar within Rivers Casino in Des Plaines won't allow patrons to place bets just yet. The state's most lucrative casino on Friday opened the BetRivers SportsBar within a 4,840-square-foot space just off the gambling floor, but plans call for it to soon become an official sports wagering venue, pending regulatory approval.

Kentucky Derby Boosts Purse to $5 Million; $3.1 Mi...