That’s what they said publicly but I’m sure it was just a losing expense for them.
I’ve been in there a few times and hardly ever saw anyone going up to the live betting area. One because most people are just there as a place to eat or drink before/after the game, but also because anyone who likes sports betting will surely have the app on their phone and can do it from there. So I’m sure it was just a total waste of money to have that there, and as I said below they can now open it up to not just be 21+ which will probably bring in way more potential customers than the 1% that were using a live betting machine in the year 2026.  Previous Message "the cost of operating in illinois, including its high tax structure, makes it more difficult to justify continued investment in a standalone sportsbook." Previous Message
What will the Ricketts do?!?!?
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 Hey Tiki! Draftkings is closing their Wrigley sports book. - Dilbert May 18, 2026, 10:25:29
- They should turn it into one of those Cosm places. They look cool and might actually draw people* - Herman Blume May 18, 2026, 12:17:47
- It seemed like a great place to watch a game if you live in the neighborhood.* - gullit May 18, 2026, 11:21:06
- looks like taxes were an issue? - Ari Gold May 18, 2026, 11:00:36
- That’s what they said publicly but I’m sure it was just a losing expense for them. - OB25 May 18, 2026, 11:22:35
- Good.* - KingTalkyTiki May 18, 2026, 11:09:16
- who could have known that a brick and mortar version of an online marketplace would fail?!*
 - Sammich May 18, 2026, 10:49:58
- They should just turn it into a bar/restaurant.* - Warrin'_Illini May 18, 2026, 10:45:15
- Was it even open a full year? - KingTalkyTiki May 18, 2026, 10:44:35
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