Illinois’ new per-bet tax cuts wagering by 15%, raising $10.6 million and prompting warnings about growth of illegal markets ...

The number of sports bets placed in Illinois has decreased by 15% since last year, amounting to about five million fewer bets ...

The Illinois Gaming Board has reported a 15% drop in September sports betting, after the state imposed a new tax on wagers.

A 15 percent decline in September wagers prompts warnings that bettors are shifting to cheaper illegal markets under one of ...

Five million fewer wagers were placed in September than in the same month in 2024, and the SBA says the tax pushes bettors to ...

The Prairie State’s bettors fought back in September, especially on parlays, to lower the win rate to 7.1% on a $1.42-billion ...

Despite the drop in the number of bets, the amount of money wagered on sports in September increased 9% from the previous year to a new record high handle of $1.4 billion.

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) reported Thursday $10.6 million in September tax receipts from the state’s per-wager ...

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The momentum continues to build in Illinois' casino industry, as October 2025 is one of the highest-performing months in ...

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A resolution that would have placed video gaming on the March 2026 primary ballot was tabled during the Nov. 13 ...