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Kalshi has filed suit to block Illinois’ new 15% tax on prediction markets, arguing its contracts fall under federal oversight

Posted on: June 26, 2026 | | Ian St. Clair

Nikhil covers the recent launch of DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field and the impact it could have on NCAA tournament betting.

Posted on: March 18, 2024 | | Nikhil Kalro

A video gaming theft and money laundering investigation led to 57 charges. Prosecutors acted on a tip from the Illinois Gaming Board.

Posted on: August 29, 2024 | | Russ Mitchell

Hard Rock Bet Illinois went live on Monday, Aug. 26. Its retail location opens Thursday at Hard Rock Casino Rockford in northern Illinois.

Posted on: August 27, 2024 | | Russ Mitchell

Illinois continued its impressive streak with another month of sports betting handle in excess of $1 billion.

Posted on: April 11, 2024 | | Nikhil Kalro

The 2024 Illinois sports betting budget year ended with a milestone after June's report pushed all-time revenue past the $3 billion mark.

Posted on: August 23, 2024 | | Russ Mitchell

Barstool sportsbook is coming to the Prairie state. The platform (Illinois' sixth sportsbook) will launch at 12 p.m. CST on March 11.

Posted on: March 10, 2021 | | Cole Rush

Fanatics Sportsbook completes its acquisition of PointsBet and will enter into the Illinois market on Friday, its final state in the deal.

Posted on: April 4, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

Fanatics Sportsbook is now available in Wyoming, the 21st state that features the sports betting app and fifth overall in the Cowboy State.

Posted on: May 29, 2024 | | Brian Spaen

A DraftKings surcharge is looming in NY, IL, PA and VT. DraftKings' CEO Jason Robins says it's the cost of doing business in a high-tax state.

Posted on: August 2, 2024 | | Russ Mitchell

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