Illinois

Illinois Federal Lawsuit Challenges Online Gambling Operators with Historic Law
In December 2025, a federal lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of…
December 2, 2025
Stake.us Faces Legal Challenge in Alabama Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Operations
In a significant legal development, Stake.us, a well-known operator in the sweepstakes casino industry, is under legal scrutiny…
December 1, 2025
Missouri Opens Legal Sports Betting Bringing an End to Border Betting
Missouri officially launched legal sports betting at the stroke of midnight on Monday, December 1st, making both online…
December 1, 2025
Chicago’s Proposed Sports-Betting Tax Faces Intense Opposition
In Illinois, the sports-betting industry is already struggling with increased state taxes and new per-bet fees. Now, a…
November 27, 2025
Illinois Sports Betting Faces 15% Drop in Bets Amid Rising Taxes
In September 2025, Illinois saw a shift in its sports betting landscape as sportsbooks recorded a decline in…
November 18, 2025
Massachusetts Cracks Down on Sportsbooks Using Prediction Markets
Massachusetts has issued a clear directive to its licensed sportsbooks, prohibiting them from engaging with prediction market activities…
November 14, 2025
Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Bill Sparks Debate Among Stakeholders
On November 4, during the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue hearing, Senator Howard Marklein introduced Senate…
November 6, 2025
Missouri Predicted to See Massive Sports Betting Surge at Launch
Missouri is set to witness a substantial influx of sports wagers totaling up to $370 million in its…
October 29, 2025
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Ban on Credit Card Use in Gambling
In Illinois, Democratic lawmakers Curtis Tarver and Marti Deuter have introduced a landmark proposal aimed at curbing gambling-related…
October 29, 2025
Illinois Gaming Board Issues Firm Warning Against Sports Prediction Markets
On October 23, 2025, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) released a memo that firmly positioned the state against…
October 28, 2025
Kalshi Challenges New York Over Prediction Market Regulations
Kalshi, a US-based event trading platform, has initiated legal proceedings against New York, contesting a cease-and-desist order that…
October 28, 2025
NCAA Opens Door to Professional Sports Betting for Student Athletes
In a significant shift, the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee has approved a proposal to allow student-athletes and…
October 9, 2025