BetRivers has raised its minimum online sports bet in Illinois to $5, according to the report. The report says a per-bet fee introduced by the state was a factor in operators changing their minimums; BetRivers’ bet count fell by about a third to 2.8 million after the fee began.
The higher minimum changes the terms available to Illinois customers and reflects operators’ reported response to per-bet costs.
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Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.9bn fiscal 2027 budget that introduces taxes on fantasy sports operators and prediction-market sports betting. The plan establishes a fantasy sports licensing framework and a 15% industry tax; lawmakers said fantasy sports and digital asset taxes are expected to raise about $65m.
Sports betting in Illinois rose 1% to $1.17 billion in February, driven by higher online betting, according to the report.
Illinois sports betting wagering fell 3% in January 2026 to $1.43bn, according to the report. The source does not provide further details on the figures.
Illinois, Iowa and Tennessee had developments concerning proposed sports betting and igaming legislation, according to a media report. The report also noted further opposition to sweepstakes businesses but did not specify the measures or their status.
Illinois Representative Daniel Didech filed House Bill 5143 to repeal the state’s per-bet sports betting fees. Illinois Gaming Board figures cited in the report show nearly 30 million fewer wagers over four months; a separate bill would bar municipalities from adding betting taxes.