Illinois operators add wager fees or raise minimums after betting tax change
Sports betting operators in Illinois have introduced per-wager fees or higher minimum bets after the state adopted a tax on online wagers. The tax adds $0.25 to each of the first 20 million wagers in a fiscal year and $0.50 to each subsequent wager; industry representatives warned that the changes could push customers towards offshore platforms.
The tax and operators’ responses raise costs or minimum stakes for Illinois bettors, potentially affecting licensed operators.