Illinois rejects Arlington Racecourse request to operate OTB parlors in 2022, citing track shutdown

The Illinois Racing Board rejected on Thursday a request from Arlington International Racecourse to operate off-track betting (OTB) parlors in the state next year. The regulator cited the shutdown of live horse racing at the track when turning down the petition.
The regulator voted 5-5 on whether to issue the license to operate OTB facilities, thus meaning the request was rejected, reports Chicago…