The Illinois Gaming Board reported record adjusted gross sports betting revenue of $135.2 million for January 2024, with statewide wagering of $1.29 billion. FanDuel generated a state-record $59.4 million in revenue, while operators’ total revenue increased 5.3% from December.
Record Illinois wagering and revenue show market growth and FanDuel’s substantial contribution to sportsbook results.
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West Virginia’s online casino market generated $41.7m in revenue in January 2026, according to the report. It says February revenue was $37.1m, up 41.6% year on year, and estimates revenue of about $373.3m for the trailing 12 months ending in early 2026.
Kentucky slot parlors generated $82 million in January, with statewide revenue up 17.1% year on year, according to a report citing J.P. Morgan data. Churchill Downs generated $47.5 million from historical-racing machines, a 20.1% increase; excluding its Owensboro facility, the statewide revenue increase was 11.1%.
Illinois casinos generated $165m in revenue in January, up 14.6% year on year, according to the Illinois Gaming Board report cited in the coverage. Slot revenue reached $121.9m and table games revenue was $43.1m; Rivers Casino Des Plaines led the state with $42.1m.
Illinois’ 16 commercial casinos reported more than $143.9 million in adjusted gross receipts in January 2025, according to figures attributed to the Illinois Gaming Board. That was 21.3% above January 2024 but below December’s total; electronic gaming devices generated $108.8 million and table games more than $31.6 million.
DraftKings began retail sports betting at its Wrigley Field venue in Chicago after receiving an Illinois Gaming Board sports wagering facility licence, the source reports. The venue’s first ceremonial wager was $100 on the Cubs to win the World Series at +2500, placed by former Bears player Kyle Long.