Dana Petrakis

Illinois Gambling & Local Gaming Writer

Dana Petrakis has covered Illinois gambling law and Chicago's gaming scene for over a decade. She reads the bills, tests the sites, and writes it plainly for players who just want to know what is legal and what actually pays.

What Dana covers

• Illinois casino licensing and what is legal
• Payout speed, tested with real withdrawals
• Bonus terms and the true cost of wagering
• Safe, responsible play

How we test

Every operator is signed up for, deposited into, and withdrawn from with real money, with each cashout timestamped. Reach the team via the contact page.