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Illinois Betting News

DraftKings is reportedly pouring a bunch of money into local elections to combat Illinois sports betting tax hikes.

DraftKings is Taking Action Against Proposed Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hikes

Thursday 05 March 03:07 EST

DraftKings is not a fan of the proposed Illinois sports betting changes. They are opening their piggy banks to prove it, too. Okay, really, it is more like the company […]

Chicago sports betting could essentially cease to exist as we know it if a band of sportsbooks make good on a recent promise.

Chicago Sports Betting May Be Facing an Existential Crisis

Monday 22 December - 01:49 EST

The landscape of Chicago sports betting may never look the same. This is to say, online sports bet...

Illinois state officials are apparently urging The Windy City's mayor, Brandon Johnson, to oppose a special Chicago sports betting tax.

State Representatives Just Revealed Stance on Proposed Chicago Sports Betting Tax

Wednesday 26 November - 02:31 EST

Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a special Chicago sports betting tax in his latest budget. Offici...

Following the addition of fees on wager transactions, the Illinois sports betting market is experiencing a significant downtick in volume.

Illinois Sports Betting Market Just Got A Harsh Reality Check

Monday 17 November - 05:46 EST

The Illinois sports betting market may never be the same. Governor JB Pritzker previously led the ch...

After already increasing its tax rate, the Illinois sports betting market could be preparing to add yet another tax to Chicago users.

Illinois Sports Betting Could Reportedly Add Yet Another Per-Wager Tax

Tuesday 05 August - 08:49 EDT

The cost of participating in Illinois sports betting is about to potentially increase. Again. More s...

Illinois sports betting operators are firing back at the state's tax hike by raising their own fees and introducing transaction minimums.

Illinois Sports Betting Operators are Firing Back at Tax Hikes

Friday 18 July - 04:13 EDT

Illinois sports betting operators are firing back at The Prairie State for raising taxes on their re...

The recent Illinois sports betting tax hike is expected to cost DraftKings sportsbook $50 million in 2025, the company says.

DraftKings Expects to Loses $50 Million in 2025 After Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike

Friday 13 September - 07:55 EDT

A recent increase in Illinois sports betting tax is expected to cost DraftKings sportsbook more than...

Officials have approved a bill that increases the Illinois sports betting tax. OSB explains what it means for the state—and entire industry.

Bill to Raise Illinois Sports Betting Tax is Officially Approved

Wednesday 05 June - 06:26 EDT

A bill that will increase the Illinois sports betting tax has officially passed through the state le...

The DrafKings location at Wrigley Field has opened without an Illinois sports betting license.

DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field Does Not Have Illinois Sports Betting License

Thursday 29 June - 08:20 EDT

We are now more than one year removed from sports betting in Illinois officially going live. During ...

The Fanatics company is hoping to join the Illinois sports betting market before the 2023 NFL season.

Fanatics Hoping to Join Illinois Sports Betting Market in Time for 2023 NFL Season

Thursday 25 May - 07:34 EDT

A new operator is set to join the Illinois sports betting market. After agreeing to buy PointsBet's...

Chicago Moves to Lift Restrictions on Sports Betting

Friday 23 July - 05:26 EDT

Legal sports betting continues to get implemented in higher volume around the United States. One of ...