Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposed higher taxes on table games and electronic gambling in his FY2027 budget. The plan estimates $120 million in additional revenue and would raise table-game tax rates to between 15% and 50% at 15 of the state’s 16 casinos; Chicago’s casino would remain under its separate tax structure.
The proposed rates would change tax costs for casino operators across most of Illinois’ market.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer proposed new betting taxes in her state budget, according to a report. The plan would charge sportsbooks 25 cents per wager for the first 20 million bets and 50 cents thereafter, while raising the tax rate for larger online casinos to 36%. Lawmakers would need to approve the proposals.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s FY27 budget recommendation includes higher taxes on sports betting and online gaming, according to the report.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749, recognising gambling disorder as an addiction, according to the report. The law amends the Substance Use Disorder Act and allows the state Department of Human Services to develop prevention, treatment and support programmes; it provides no dedicated new funding or implementation timetable.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, bringing gambling disorder under the state’s Substance Use Disorder Act. The law expands the Illinois Department of Human Services’ support role and requires gambling establishments and master sports wagering licensees to display help information; it also provides for a dedicated hotline and website.
It was reported that Illinois Governor Jay Robert Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 into law. The measure expands gambling education and strengthens prevention and treatment initiatives.