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

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

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

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.

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