April Sports Betting Remains Strong With $1.1B Handle
Illinois Sports betting continued its brisk pace in April, as bettors wagered $1.1 Billion during. Good for second in the nation.
Posted on: June 12, 2024 |
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Illinois General Assembly Approves Budget With Graduated Sports Betting Tax Rate Hike
Though it differs from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's sports betting tax rate hike, the IL Gen. Assembly has increased the sports betting tax rate.
Posted on: May 29, 2024 |
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Illinois Lawmaker Files Bill To Counter Dave and Buster’s Proposed Betting App
After Dave and Buster's announced plans to create a betting app, an Illinois lawmaker has moved to outlaw it in the state.
Posted on: May 8, 2024 |
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While Other Operators Struggled, DraftKings Posted Strong Q1 Revenue In 2024
A strong first quarter has DraftKings raising the bar on its earnings potential for both sports betting and casino for the rest of 2024.
Posted on: May 7, 2024 |
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Strong Q1 Revenue Sets A Clear Path For MGM Resorts In 2024
MGM charts a successful path during a difficult first quarter for many operators. Execs plan to follow same growth plan for rest of 2024.
Posted on: May 6, 2024 |
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Illinois Gaming Board Grants DraftKings Full License For Wrigley Sportsbook
DraftKings officially receives full Illinois sports betting license to operate its retail sportsbook at Wrigley Field.
Posted on: April 30, 2024 |
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FanDuel Urges Customers To Protest Against Proposed Tax Rate Hike In Illinois
In a bold letter to IL customers, FanDuel urges them to mobilize against a budget bill that would increase the sports betting tax rate.
Posted on: April 26, 2024 |
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DraftKings Retail Sportsbook At Wrigley Field Is Now Taking Bets
DraftKings at Wrigley Field opened its betting windows as the second retail sportsbook in the Chicago area, in time for Cubs Opening Day.
Posted on: March 19, 2024 |
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Bears’ Justin Fields Decision Will Have Lasting Impact On Betting
More than any other team in the NFL, Chicago will set its course for the future with its picks in the upcoming NFL Draft in April.
Posted on: February 29, 2024 |
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Governor JB Pritzker Wants To Raise Illinois Sports Betting Taxes To 35%
Currently, Illinois taxes sports betting operators at 15%. Under Gov. JB Pritzker's proposal, that number would shoot up to 35%.
Posted on: February 23, 2024 |
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