Illinois

DraftKings to Charge Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Starting September

Johnny K.
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DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...

Bally’s Settles Lawsuit Over Casino Investment Terms in Chicago

Vanja Mitic
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Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the c...

FanDuel to Introduce Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Following New State Tax

Johnny K.
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Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, has announced a new transaction fee that will impact sports bettors in Illinois later this year. Beginning September 1, 2025, customers placing bets on FanD...

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Triggers Market Drop and Industry Outcry

Johnny K.
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The online sports betting industry took a significant hit this week after Illinois lawmakers unexpectedly approved a budget that includes a steep new tax on individual wagers, sending shockwaves through Wall St...

Illinois Budget Passes with Significant Sports Betting Tax Hike

Johnny K.
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In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal p...

Bally’s Broadens Chicago Casino IPO While Upholding Minority Equity Goals

Johnny K.
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Bally’s Corporation has formally revised the terms of its initial public offering for its upcoming $1.7 billion Chicago casino, expanding access to a broader array of investors while still aiming to meet a key ...

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Unveils New Hotel and Spa Experience

Johnny K.
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Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort is set to debut the final piece of its full-service resort vision this Friday, April 11, 2025, when it opens the doors to its brand-new luxury hotel and spa. The...

Fairmount Park Ushers in a New Era with Illinois’ First Racino

Vanja Mitic
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Fairmount Park, a storied racetrack in the Metro East area of St. Louis is set to revolutionize the Illinois gaming and racing industry by introducing a new casino complex, marking its transformation into the s...

Kalshi Under Increasing Legal Scrutiny for Sports Prediction Markets

Johnny K.
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The regulatory storm surrounding prediction market operator Kalshi continues to intensify, with a growing number of states scrutinizing its operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ha...