Illinois

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

Johnny K.
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One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

Johnny K.
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Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...

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

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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...