Illinois sportsbooks topped $1 billion in handle for the seventh straight month in April, though handle and the number of bets placed were down year-over-year. The latest revenue report from the Illinois Gaming Board, released June 15, showed handle of $1.21 billion and taxable revenue of $129 million.
Operators paid the state $57.9 million in tax revenue. That does not include the 10.25% city of Chicago tax that went into effect Jan. 1.
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Sportsbooks in Illinois pay tax on a sliding scale from 20%-40% based on handle, as well as a per-wager fee that was implemented July 1, 2025. In April, the
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