Illinois introduces bill targeting prediction markets
Lawmakers in Illinois introduced a new bill on March 5, 2026, which aims to regulate prediction markets through a new framework supervised by the Illinois Gaming Board.
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Chicago to raise sports betting tax by 10.25% in 2026
The Chicago City Council has passed the city’s 2026 budget plan, which will include a 10.25% tax on gambling revenue and is expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.On...
Illinois lawmakers against Chicago tax reforms
State lawmakers have urged Chicago officials to override Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed 10.25% city tax on online wagers, with concerns that bettors will turn to offshore,...
Illinois gambling ad restrictions to include colleges and universities
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) expanded restrictions on casino, video gaming, and sports betting advertising to include college and university campuses.The regulations...
Illinois approves new per-bet fee on sports wagers
Illinois lawmakers have approved a new state budget that includes a tax targeting sports betting, adding a fee of 25 to 50 cents on every wager placed in the state starting...
Illinois bans credit cards for sports betting
The Illinois Gaming Board has approved a new rule that would ban the use of credit cards for funding sports betting accounts. To encourage more responsible gambling and...
Illinois faces strong debates over iGaming legalization
Illinois is debating the legalization of iGaming, a move that could potentially bring in $1 billion in annual tax revenue.Casinos, video gambling terminal (VGT)...
bet365 to be officially launched in Illinois
The Illinois Gaming Board has officially welcomed the UK-based gaming company bet365 to the state's sports betting providers' list.Sports betting was legalized in...
Hard Rock confirms opening date for Rockford casino
The August 29 opening of the Rockford casino in Illinois, US, has been confirmed by Hard Rock International. Doors will be open around 3 p.m.It will contain over 175,000...
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