Illinois Senate President's $50K Donation Controversy
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is embroiled in controversy over a $50,000 political contribution his election committee received from a sweepstakes casino's parent company.
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PGA Tour John Deere Classic Preview
The PGA Tour’s summer swing continues with this week’s John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.
Kalshi sues Illinois over prediction market regulations ahead of July
Prediction market operator Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, seeking to block new taxes and licensing requirements that would classify the company as a sports betting operator beginning July 1.
Illinois Gambler Files Lawsuit Against DraftKings Over $2M Addiction
A new lawsuit has been filed against DraftKings, claiming the company’s “defective product” creates gambling addicts.
MLBPA Pushes for Ban on Prop Contracts in Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Kentucky, Kalshi sued Illinois for similar reasons, and DraftKings finally launched its own prediction markets exchange, and so much more happened this week.
Kalshi sues Illinois over prediction markets law
Kalshi is suing Illinois to block the state’s plan to require prediction markets operators to get licenses and pay taxes, set to start next week.
Illinois Governor Approves Tax, Kalshi Expands to Canada
After the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) outlined its ideas for the future of prediction markets last week, it’s been another busy few days.
Bally's Chicago Granted One-Year Extension for Casino Project
Bally's Chicago has been granted an additional year to complete its permanent casino project.
Weekly Recap: Polymarket vs. Kalshi Lawsuits and More
Let’s do a quick recap of the week that was. Polymarket sued Minnesota a day before New Mexico sued Kalshi, Illinois unveiled plans for a prediction markets per-wager tax, and the Department of Justice is investigating George Santos.
Full House Resorts Breaks Ground on Permanent American Place Casino in
Full House Resorts will break ground on the permanent American Place Casino facility today, June 3, at 10:00 AM.
Illinois Budget Includes Tax on Sports Prediction Markets
The finalized version of the Illinois budget for the fiscal year 2027 includes an attempt to tax sports prediction markets on a per-trade basis.
Illinois Approves Sports Prediction Market Tax in New Budget
Illinois lawmakers have included taxes on sports prediction markets as part of the state’s latest budget.