Illinois Sports Betting: What the Government Isn’t Telling You Could Change Everything
Ironically, I’m writing this while on a flight to Illinois, where I was hoping to place legal wagers on the 2025 U.S. Open and Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Luckily, I still can, but the LEGAL sports betting action in Illinois could dry up after the summer, and the sportsbook cartel knows it. Their business models rely on pulling in new gamblers with promotions that’ll entice fewer people after this tax.Â
Most people who bet on sports aren’t risking life-changing money. They cook up $5 parlays to win thousands or place a $10 bet, at most, on their favorite teams to spice the game up a little. I’m not “unit shaming,” just telling you how it is. My girlfriend bets $2-3 on her golf outrights and $5 if she is “really feeling it.” So, a 50-cent tax makes sports betting a no-go for most people.Â
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