Illinois Sports Betting Revenue Hits Two-Year Low In August

CHICAGO – Illinois bettors wagered nearly the same amount in August as they did a year ago, but sportsbooks kept far less of it . The Illinois Gaming Board’s August report shows sportsbooks took $1.029 billion in bets , just $315,000 less than last August. Adjusted gross revenue fell 29% to $76.3 million, the lowest monthly total since August 2024. Sportsbooks held 7.4% of bets compared to 10.4% a year ago . As a result, Illinois sports betting produced $25.1 million in taxes, down 24.5%.