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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

Both DraftKings and FanDuel saw their company stock fall significantly with the new Illinois sports betting progressive tax rules.

Posted on: May 29, 2024 | | Brian Spaen

The Illinois Gaming Control Board recently revealed that the state’s sportsbooks have recorded more than $1 billion in revenue in 2023.

Posted on: February 14, 2024 | | Nikhil Kalro

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.

Posted on: February 22, 2024 | | Tebearau Egbe

Chicago sports betting is currently limited to online sportsbooks. But a new proposal aims to change that, allowing sports betting at arenas.

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Dan Holmes

A total of $633.7 million was wagered on basketball, across the NBA and college basketball, which is an all-time record in Illinois.

Posted on: May 17, 2024 | | Nikhil Kalro

Dave & Buster's plans to add a feature to its customer loyalty app that would enable consumers to “bet” on arcade games played in its venues.

Posted on: May 3, 2024 | | Dan Holmes

Online sports betting can lead to online casinos. Illinois introduced an online casino bill less than a year after its first sportsbook opened.

Posted on: March 11, 2021 | | Christopher Gerlacher

In the fourth part of our series, we look at five states getting sports betting right since the repeal of PASPA in 2018.

Posted on: May 13, 2023 | | Rebecca Hanchett

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