Recent figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board reveal a sharp decline in sports betting activity across the state. In Sept. 2024, Illinois introduced a new tax structure: $0.25 per wager on the first 20 million bets handled by each sportsbook, with the rate rising to $0.50 per wager beyond that threshold.
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