Illinois Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-104) has filed an iGaming bill for the second year in a row The bill is similar to one he introduced in 2025 If approved, license holders will be able to partner with up to three iGaming operators For the second year in a row an Illinois lawmaker is wading […]
Chicago issued new “City licenses” to sports betting operators on Wednesday, Dec. 31, avoiding a sports betting shutdown The Sports Betting Alliance will no longer pursue a temporary restraining order against the city The alliance’s lawsuit against the city will continue, however The sports betting show in Chicago will roll on. Chicago avoided a potential […]
The Sports Betting Alliance today filed a lawsuit and requested a temporary restraining order against the City of Chicago The lawsuit seeks to declare Chicago’s new online sports betting tax and licensing requirements for operators invalid and unconstitutional The alliance believes the state has the sole authority to license and tax online sports betting in […]
An eventful 2025 is winding down for the US online casino industry. It was a year with plenty of headlines, including record revenue across the board in all seven iGaming states. It leaves many wondering what we could see in 2026? Here’s three projections for what the US online casino market can expect next year. […]
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he will neither sign nor deny the city’s 2026 budget The budget will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, which includes an elevated sports betting tax Sports betting operators have warned of a potential Jan. 1 shutdown if certain licensing requirements go into effect Chicago’s sports betting landscape […]
The Sports Betting Alliance recently sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson regarding potential licensure According to the alliance, Chicago is requiring a new city license for online sports betting operators However, online sports betting companies do not know the licensing requirements for the new city licenses The Sports Betting Alliance has officially warned […]
Several state gaming commissions are evaluating their sports betting markets for potential manipulation and may take action in the future Regulators are open to suggestions from professional sports leagues to make markets safer for consumers The New York State Gaming Commission has pledged to eliminate sports betting markets “susceptible to manipulation” Following several sports betting […]