Location: Illinois
Analyst: More OSB tax hikes coming
Illinois isn’t the first state to raise taxes on online sports betting (OSB) purveyors and it won’t be the last. That was the... more
Illinois Senate passes sports betting tax increase, would create revenue-based progressive brackets from 20-40 percent
The Illinois Senate passed a bill Sunday night that would revamp the state’s sports betting method of taxation to a progressive one based... more
Illinois General Assembly budget talks stall over sportsbook tax hike
Another year, another budget proposal — and another long wait. In what’s become a springtime rite in the Illinois Capitol, state... more
Illinois casino revenue falls 10.3 percent in April as lawmakers ponder online casinos
The Spring Stumble is alive and well among Illinois casinos. Following a national pattern of declining monthly gaming revenue, Illinois’ 15... more
Accel revenue widens, profit narrows
In numbers released after the closing bell today, Accel Entertainment reported a first-quarter profit of $19.5 million, down from $21... more
In earnings call, Full House upbeat on Waukegan, Chamonix
In a break with tradition, Full House Resorts executives plunged straight into first-quarter commentary at the start of Wednesday... more
New product drives Full House quarter
Full House Resorts reported an $11.3 million loss in the first quarter of 2024 after today’s market close. Revenue was up 39.6 percent,... more
Illinois: Bally’s Chicago casino revenue slips to $10.4 million in April
The Illinois Gaming Board reported $137 million in adjusted gross revenue from casino gaming in April, with Bally’s temporary venue in... more
Illinois: Sportsbook alliance pushing back on sports betting tax hike
A coalition of major commercial operators is making its case for why there should not be a tax hike on Illinois sports betting. Gov. JB... more
Chicago mayor wants to explore potential for video gaming terminals
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is reportedly eyeing a new revenue stream for the city: video gaming terminals. VGTs have long been a source... more
