Sports Betting
Illinois
In June 2024, Illinois sports betting revenue numbers pushed the Land of Lincoln into an exclusive neighborhood. It became the third state to pass the $3 billion mark in all-time revenue.
Illinois sports betting operators reported $81.3 million in revenue from about $848 million in bets (“handle”) for the most recent reporting month. The state collected about $15.34 million in taxes from the numbers, according to the Illinois Gaming Commission.