Another new form of gambling in Illinois — betting on 'historical' horse races — moves closer to approval

Illinois gamblers could soon have another new way to place bets, with a proposal to allow wagering on “historical” horse races passing another hurdle. The Illinois Racing Board on Thursday approved proposed rules that would allow betting on videos of past races at Illinois racetracks — though the board’s own former attorneys said the move was not authorized by state law.

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