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Fanatics Sportsbook Completes Acquisition of PointsBet, Launches in Illinois on Friday

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

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

Gov. JB Pritzker Proposes to Increase Illinois Sports Betting Tax

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's proposal includes a plan to raise the tax rate on sports betting from 15% to 35%.

Posted on: February 23, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports has shown its support for proposed legislation introduced in the Illinois General Assembly. (Shutterstock/Rudy Balasko)

Coalition for Fantasy Sports Shows Support for Illinois House Bill 5648

The Coalition for Fantasy Sports has shown its support for proposed legislation introduced in the Illinois General Assembly.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

The latest financial reports from the Illinois Gaming Board reveal a new peak in sports betting activity for the state in September. (Shutterstock/Sean Pavone)

Illinois Sets New Sports Betting Handle Record in September

The latest financial reports from the Illinois Gaming Board reveal a new peak in sports betting activity for the state in September.

Posted on: November 28, 2023 | | Tebearau Egbe

Betway's bid for an online-only sports betting license in Illinois has been officially withdrawn. (Shutterstock/Sean Pavone)

Betway Withdraws Illinois Online-Only Betting License Bid

Betway's bid for an online-only sports betting license in Illinois has been officially withdrawn, the Illinois Gaming Board confirmed.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Tebearau Egbe

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