Illinois


Chicago Keeps Sportsbook Tax Despite State Pushback

Chicago budget talks now sit at the center of a wider fight over how far sports betting taxes can..
7 months ago

Illinois Democrats Challenge Chicago Plan For New Sports Betting Tax

A bloc of Illinois House Democrats is urging the Chicago City Council to drop Mayor Brandon Johnson..
7 months ago

Illinois Betting Handle Climbs While Revenue Falls

A busy September brought a mix of growth and pressure for Illinois operators Bettors placed more..
7 months ago

Decatur Downs Plan Clears Early Legislative Step In Illinois

A plan to bring a new racino to Decatur has taken its first major step forward The Illinois Senate..
8 months ago

Illinois Issues Warning on Prediction Markets and Event Contract Trading

he Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has joined a growing list of state regulators taking a firm stance..
8 months ago

Chicago Betting Tax Plan May Be Stopped by State Lawmakers

Chicago’s recent talk about a new sports betting tax might soon become irrelevant if lawmakers in..
8 months ago

Chicago Considers Online Sports Betting Tax in Brandon Johnson 2026 Budget

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new budget plan that includes a proposal to tax..
9 months ago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Reports $1.4 Million in Gambling Winnings for 2024

llinois Governor JB Pritzker reported more than $14 million in gambling winnings in 2024, according..
9 months ago

Illinois Sportsbooks See Record 82% Jump in August Profits YoY

Sports betting operators in Illinois had a strong August, with both online and retail sportsbooks..
9 months ago

Chicago Could Possibly Charge 50 Cent Fee on Digital Sports Wagers

Sports betting in Illinois could be facing yet another round of tax pressure, this time from the..
9 months ago

Illinois Casino Revenue Surpasses 174 Million in August 2025

asino floors across Illinois saw a strong month in August, according to the latest figures from the..
10 months ago

bet365 Adds 25-Cent Charge to Bets Below $10 in Illinois

Sports fans in Illinois are seeing changes to their betting slips once again, with bet365..
10 months ago

Caesars Sportsbook Adds $0.25 Tax on Illinois Online Bets

Sports bettors in Illinois will soon notice a new cost attached to every online wager Starting..
10 months ago

Circa Sports Sets $10 Floor for Bets in Illinois

Illinois sports bettors using Circa Sports will soon need to place wagers of at least $10 The..
11 months ago

Chicago Considers New Sports Betting Tax That Could Push Operators Out

City leaders in Chicago are weighing a plan to add a per-wager tax on sports bets placed within..
11 months ago

Illinois Updates Rules on Casino and Sportsbook Ads: More Strict

Illinois is tightening the rules around how gambling operators advertise, with a new set of..
11 months ago

Chicago Mayor Now Open to Video Gambling Terminals

Mayor Brandon Johnson now says he’s willing to consider video gambling terminals (VGTs) in..
11 months ago

New Land-Based Hollywood Casino Joliet Set to Open August 11

After more than 30 years on the water, Hollywood Casino’s riverboat in Joliet is about to call it..
11 months ago

Illinois Hits $1.27 Billion in May Sports Bets Led by FanDuel

Illinois sports betting stayed hot in May, with monthly wagers topping $127 billion, marking the..
12 months ago

Illinois Bettors Must Now Wager at Least $2.50 on BetMGM

BetMGM is making changes in Illinois starting July 16, and it is not just about taxes The operator..
12 months ago