Illinois Gaming Board adopts proposed credit-card ban for online sports betting
The Illinois Gaming Board adopted proposed rules that would prohibit credit cards from funding online sports betting accounts. The proposal still requires approval by the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, which is to hold a public comment period. The board said bettors would remain able to fund accounts using ACH debit payments if the rule takes effect.
Online sportsbooks in Illinois may need to change permitted account-funding methods if the proposal receives final approval.