Illinois Online Sports Wagering Tax Revenue

Online sports wagering tax revenue has only grown in Illinois since the introduction of the Sports Wagering Act.

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In the last three years, that trend has only accelerated as additional taxes have been added — most recently with the nation’s first per-wager tax. Illinois Gaming Board data reflects a six-week reporting lag.

Chart: Jake Cox / DePaul Center for Journalism Integrity and ExcellenceSource: Illinois Gambling BoardCreated with Datawrapper