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Hockey’s Olczyk Places First Sports Bet At Rivers; Hopes White Sox Win Pennant


Eddie Olcyzk places the first bet at Rivers Casino's new sportsbook, Monday, March 9, 2020. (Journal photo)

Chicago Blackhawks hockey announcer and former player Eddie Olczyk placed the first bet at Rivers Casino’s new sportsbook Monday morning hoping that the Chicago White Sox will win this year’s American League pennant.

The sports betting room, located off the casino’s main gaming area, was packed with representatives of the media, including the Journal & Topics, and political figur...

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