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...