Sports Betting

Raising the odds against approval of another form of gambling, Gov. Thompson said Wednesday he’s “not sure we’re ready” for legalized sports betting in Illinois.Though lukewarm to Las Vegas-style sports betting, the governor said he is not opposed to a state lottery game based on results of professional sports contests. Rep. E.J. “Zeke” Giorgi (D-Rockford) has proposed legalizing sports betting to fund expansion of…Press: Chicago Sun-Times