Illinois Representative Daniel Didech filed HB5143 to end the state’s per-bet sportsbook fee from 1 July 2026, according to the report. The bill would amend the fee’s scheduled duration; operators currently pay $0.25 on the first 20 million bets and $0.50 on additional wagers. It would need to pass before the change takes effect.
If passed, HB5143 would end Illinois sportsbooks’ per-bet fee from its scheduled duration.
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Illinois state representative Kam Buckner introduced legislation to give Bally's Chicago 12 additional months from September 2026 to open its permanent casino, according to the report. Bally's said it remained committed to the project and could operate its temporary Medinah Temple casino through September 2027 if needed.
Gambling Insider said its analysis of Kalshi combo markets found parlay buyers staked $226m and lost $79m over 14 days from 14 to 27 July, or 35 cents per dollar. Sellers on the NO side staked $204m and won $43m, it said. Bloomberg reported in July that bettors had lost a net $294m on Kalshi combos this year.
The NBA has issued sportsbook partners new guidance restricting certain bet types, including same-player parlays. The outlet said it confirmed the guidance with the league, DraftKings and FanDuel after ESPN’s initial report.
Illinois Representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. introduced HB4797 to legalise and regulate online casino gaming statewide. The proposal would impose a 25% tax on adjusted gross internet gaming revenue and set a $250,000 licence fee; it has not become law.
Illinois state representative Edgar Gonzalez Jr. refiled the Internet Gaming Act for the 2026 legislative session. House Bill 4797 would permit licensed operators to offer online casino games, subject to a 25% tax on adjusted gross gaming revenue; the proposal did not leave committee last year.