Complaints about the high Illinois sports betting tax rates may be falling on deaf ears, as Chicago officials believe another hike could be a net positive for the city.

Illinois’ exorbitant tax rates have already caused sportsbooks to introduce one-off policies, such as per-wager taxes and betting minimums. Despite that, Chicago’s Financial Future Task Force said in a recent report that taxing sports wagers could help reduce a $1.1 billion FY2026 deficit.

The Missouri sports betting market is taking shape.

In exactly two months, bettors in the Show-Me State will be allowed to register accounts and submit deposits at approved sportsbooks. That includes the two untethered and eight tethered licensees who have been approved by the Missouri Gaming Commission.

The state’s market will go live with betting odds on Dec. 1, just over a year after legalization was approved at the ballot.

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Results from a study by geo-tracking company GeoComply show that states which aggressively target illegal gambling benefit more than states that don't.

A Dallas County, Iowa, resident has sued sports betting giant DraftKings and its subsidiary, Crown IA Gaming, for allegedly refusing to pay $14.2 million he claims he won.

DraftKings, one of America’s two largest sports betting operators, voided Nicholas Bavas’ winnings due to "internal errors." The company said it maintains the right to refuse winning payments caused by errors, which the company said Bavas agreed to when he accepted their terms and conditions.

It was a major development when ESPN, in partnership with Penn Entertainment, launched the ESPN Bet platform in November 2023.

In response to Illinois' per-bet tax on sports betting, Circa Sports is implementing a $10 minimum wager requirement on its Illinois customers.

Circa's action comes on the heels of other sportsbooks in Illinois now requiring minimum betting amounts, though Circa's $10 amount is significantly higher than any so far.