Illinois


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..
6 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..
7 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..
7 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..
8 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..
8 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..
8 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..
8 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 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..
9 months ago

Attorney General Predicts Online Casinos Will Come to Illinois

Illinois appears to be on track to eventually legalize online casino gaming, according to Attorney..
9 months ago

DraftKings Joins FanDuel in Adding Fee to Illinois Wagers

Illinois sports bettors will soon notice a new charge when placing their bets on DraftKings After..
10 months ago

DraftKings Prepares to Adjust After Illinois Tax Increase

Illinois is bringing a new betting tax structure into effect, and DraftKings is preparing to..
10 months ago

Charles Schmadeke Ends Term as Illinois Gaming Board Chair

Illinois is preparing for a leadership change at the top of its gaming regulatory body Charles..
11 months ago

Illinois Gets New $185 Million Hollywood Casino in Joliet

Illinois will soon add a new casino to its lineup A brand-new Hollywood Casino is set to open in..
11 months ago

Illinois iLottery Player Wins $1.67 Million with FastPlay Game

An Illinois Lottery player has landed a major win with the FastPlay game Ultimate Diamond Jackpot,..
11 months ago

Stop N Shop in Rockford Sells $10 Million Scratch-Off Winner

A small store in Rockford has suddenly become the talk of the town, all thanks to a $10 million..
12 months ago

Illinois May Block Credit Cards for Sports Betting as New Rules Move Forward

Illinois could become the latest state to ban credit card payments for online sports wagering The..
12 months ago