The PENN Entertainment-owned sportsbook operator adjusted its minimum wagering limit in response to the new per-bet tax in Illinois, similar to what others have done in the state to offset the added costs.
ESPN BET is the latest online sports betting operator in Illinois to adjust its wagering requirements in the state, increasing the minimum bet for users to $1 from 10 cents.
The change was effective Aug. 8, according to ESPN BET’s house rules for Illinois sports betting. A spokesperson for the operator confirmed the update to the operator’s wagering requirements.
ESPN BET’s decision to increase its minimum online bet in Illinois to $1 from 10 cents follows similar decisions by other operators in the state. Those moves are in response to the new per-bet tax in Illinois that began being applied in July.
