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Video gaming theft ring busted with help from the Illinois Gaming Board

Illinois Gaming Board Helps Bust Video Gaming Theft Ring

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 launches. Its headquarters are in Hollywood, FL.

Hard Rock Bet Illinois Makes Statewide Debut

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

June 2024 Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Passes $3 Billion.

All-Time Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Crosses $3 Billion Milestone

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

DraftKings Sportsbook plans to access a high-tax surcharge in four states.

NY, IL, PA and VT Bettors to Face New DraftKings Surcharge in 2025

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

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new budget, which also increases the Illinios sports betting tax rate. (Shutterstock/Rudy Balasko)

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Rate Increase Signed By Pritzker

The Illinois sports betting tax rate will more than double for some operators in July. The increase could change market prices in the state.

Posted on: June 10, 2024 | | Russ Mitchell

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