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
Chicago city officials are exploring a new tax on online sportsbooks – a move that could make placing a bet inside Chicago more expensive. CHICAGO – During a City Council hearing Monday, Chief Financial Officer Jill Jaworski confirmed that the Johnson administration has already analyzed … Read more
Shane van Gisbergen is heavily favored to win the Grant Park 165 with +175 odds. All other drivers have +700 odds or higher to win the race. Shane van Gisbergen won the Viva Mexico 250. CHICAGO – This weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series returns … Read more
The Chicago Cubs are favored by a run and a half tonight at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland has won 10 of their last 22 games overall at home by multiple runs and 10 of their last 16 wins. CHICAGO – The Cleveland Guardians … Read more
The Dallas Wings are favored by a point against the winless Chicago Sky Paige Bueckers has averaged 4.6 rebounds per game and has +105 odds to clear 4.5 rebounds tonight CHICAGO – Some of the biggest names in the WNBA will face off on Thursday … Read more
Thomas McPeek placed legal sports bets in Indiana and Iowa and won big. Caesars voided his $800,000 in winnings after the results came in. Their justification? Vague claims of “structuring” and AML concerns. McPeek followed all the rules, yet he’s banned and unpaid. The integrity … Read more
BetOnline is offer betting odds on the number of flights cancelled on Christmas. Based on holiday projections, the best bet on Christmas may be cancelled flights in Orlando for +350 odds. CHICAGO – According to BetOnline, it may be best to ask Santa and any … Read more
A special committee of the Chicago City Council voted 27-3 in favor of Bally’s Corporation to launch its casino and sportsbook in Chicago. The full City Council is set to vote within the week. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is likely on board to quickly approve … Read more
The decision for Chicago’s new casino has been delayed until early summer Casino proposals have been narrowed to three of the best prospects Mayor Lightfoot wants to see the casino opened by 2025 CHICAGO, I.L. – Although Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot had previously stated that … Read more
The Chicago Bulls see -110 odds to cover the -8.5 spread against the Atlanta Hawks at home. The Bulls covered the 3.5-point spread against Atlanta on the road in their last outing, beating the Hawks 130-118. Chicago is on a four-game streak of covering the … Read more
The Illinois in-person registration requirement will be removed on March 5. In-state college team betting will be allowed, but only in retail sportsbooks. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Friday, Illinois lawmakers made some adjustments to their sports betting law that will allow for an influx of … Read more
Chicago has lifted restrictions on stadium-based sportsbooks in the city, opening up professional sports teams to the opportunity of hosting their own sportsbook at their venue. Louisiana’s mobile sports betting industry is on-track to launch prior to this season’s Super Bowl in mid-January, according to … Read more
