More Than 35,000 Emails Sent in Opposition of Illinois Sports Betting Tax Increase Proposal

The Sports Betting Alliance, a coalition representing BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and Fanatics Sportsbook, is warning customers that a proposed tax rate increase in the state will seriously affect how they participate in sports betting.

If a proposed sports betting tax rate increase to 35%, up from 15%, in Gov. J.B. Pritzker s (D) state budget is approved, customers will be hit with fewer promotions and worse odds from operators that are already struggling in the state, a Sports Betting Alliance spokesperson told Sports Betting Dime.

The alliance has been encouraging Illinois sports betting customers to reach out to their constituents to oppose the bill. More than 35,000 emails have been sent in opposition so far, said Nathan Click, Sports Betting Alliance spokesperson…

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