One $3M parlay payout kept Illinois from reaching $80M sports betting revenue in September

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 6:17 PM
Photo: Shutterstock
  • Chris Altruda, Sports Handle

The Illinois Gaming Board reported an adjusted sports wagering revenue total of more than $78.4 million for September, leaving the state less than $1 million shy of breaking its all-time monthly record.

The total fell just short of the all-time record of $79.3 million established last November but still ranked 16th nationally all-time.

Illinois is only the third state to have a win rate under 10% for September, as its 9.43% hold ranks ahead of only New Jersey (9.4%) and Nevada (9.3%). With only Arizona yet to report, the nationwide win rate for September sits at 11.8%, more than one-tenth of a percentage point higher than the all-time record of 11.7% set in September 2018, when there were only five states taking wagers.