Illinois vs Chicago: Sports Betting Tax Battle Heats Up

Illinois vs Chicago: Sports Betting Tax Battle Heats Up

State legislators filed three bills in January to stop Chicago’s 10.25% sports betting tax and keep all gambling rules at the state level. City leaders want the tax to fix a $1.2 billion budget gap, but lawmakers say it’ll push bettors to illegal websites instead. … Read more

Chicago vs Springfield: Illinois Sports Betting Tax Showdown

Chicago vs Springfield: Illinois Sports Betting Tax Showdown

Chicago is moving forward with a 10.25% sports betting tax to help fill a $1.2 billion budget hole despite major pushback from state lawmakers. Illinois already cranked up sportsbook taxes in 2025, and Chicago’s addition would push the total rate above 54% for city operators. … Read more