Arlington Heights to allow sports betting facility near Arlington International Racecourse after Chicago Bears $5B development plan calls for it
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Arlington Heights trustees approved a zoning change that would allow a sports betting facility near Arlington International Racecourse. The team's $5 billion development plan calls for it. Chicago Cubs are working toward building a Wrigley Field sportsbook. Chicago United is also planning a similar facility. Illinois legalized sports gambling in 2019. Mayor Hayes said the village board will not approve a betting centre. He said it would put them at a competitive disadvantage. It is not the board's decision. They are not considering a particular betting center.