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Industry
September 3, 2025
Illinois Bettors See New Fees as Sportsbooks React to Tax Law
Sports gamblers in Illinois are noticing extra charges and bet minimums this month. Changes that betting companies are making because of the state’s debated per-bet tax are taking effect. The rule was introduced on July 1. It makes sportsbooks pay $0.25s for each of their first 20 million bets every year. After that, they pay […]
Casino
September 2, 2025
Criminal Boss “Fat Mike” Denied Compassionate Release from Prison
Michael “Fat Mike” Sarno, known for his Cicero Street Crew, a Chicago-based criminal enterprise, has sought early release from prison, where he is serving a 25-year sentence. The reason? His worsened health and the fact that he no longer seeks to act on his criminal impulses, and wants to be set free and return to […]
Sports
August 29, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Blasts Illinois’ Dysfunctional Tax
Now, the Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a trade group, has openly and severely criticized the measure of imposing a mandatory $0.25 per bet on the first 20 million bets, and $0.50 on anything after that. This measure is set to prove not only highly unpopular, but also undermine the market’s competitiveness, the SBA has said […]
Sports
August 21, 2025
Penn Entertainment Secures Major Deal with Chicago Bears
Penn Entertainment, a leading casino and hospitality company in the US, has unveiled a new multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bears, a professional football team. The agreement comes just in time for the new NFL season. A Multi-Faceted Agreement According to the announcement, Penn’s ESPN BET Sportsbook will become an official sports betting partner of […]
Sports
August 18, 2025
ESPN Bet Increases Illinois Betting Minimum Due to New Tax on Each Wager
People who bet on sports in Illinois now have to put down at least $1 when they use ESPN Bet. This change happened because the state started taxing each bet. ESPN Bet made this switch on August 8, joining other betting companies that have changed their rules to deal with the extra costs. Illinois’ New […]
Lottery
August 12, 2025
Quad 4s in Illinois Pick 4 Game Result in $6.9M Payout to Thousands
Illinois Lottery players got incredibly lucky last week when the Pick 4 evening draw on August 6 showed the numbers 4-4-4-4, with a Fireball number of 2. This uncommon outcome led to more than $6.9 million in total prizes for almost 3,200 ticket holders throughout the state. Unusual Pick 4 Draw Leads to Wins for […]
Sports
August 11, 2025
Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico UFC 319 Odds, Time, and Prediction
Lerone Murphy is one of only seven ranked UFC fighters who are still without a single career loss. The bad news for him is that, according to UFC 319 odds, his undefeated run will come to an end on August 16. Aaron Pico, who’s making his debut in Dana White’s organization, is seen as a […]
Industry
August 5, 2025
Illinois Is Tightening Gambling Advertising Rules and Restrictions
Illinois is tightening regulatory rules for gambling advertising and gambling in general in the United States. The regulator, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), said on Monday that it is ushering in new rules that are meant to lead to better consumer protection overall. Illinois Gaming Board on New Advertising Rules in the State Among the […]
Legal
August 4, 2025
Illinois Regulator Cracks Down on Video Gaming Operator due to Alleged Mob Ties
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has revoked the video gaming license of a Cicero diner after discovering that the license holder, Firebird Enterprise Inc., allegedly hid substantial ties to illegal gambling and organized crime. The ruling shuts down gaming activities at the Steak’n Egger restaurant on Ogden Avenue, where machines were deactivated on Friday following […]
Industry
July 18, 2025
Illinois Operators React to Tax Hikes with Minimum Sport Betting Wagers
BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet are the latest operators in Illinois to introduce new minimum wager requirements, a move prompted by the state’s recent increase in sports betting taxes. Other operators, meanwhile, are passing the financial burden of the raised taxes to consumers via surcharges. Hard Rock Bet and BetMGM Impose Minimum Sports Betting in […]