Illinois Can’t Afford to Leave Billions on the Table a4m2c
Every year, Illinois loses out on over a billion dollars in potential revenue because people are gambling on unregulated websites that generate zero tax revenue and offer zero consumer protections. 3v3v3c
Regulated online casinos will bring in $1 BILLION every year in new tax revenue; we simply can’t afford not to legalize it:
- With federal for essential services at risk and Illinois facing budget shortfalls, we need bold, practical solutions to protect the programs our communities rely on — from public schools and healthcare to affordable housing and mental health services.
- Legalizing online casino gaming (iGaming) is a smart, immediate step Illinois can take to generate critical funding, create jobs, and ensure strong oversight of an industry that already exists. It’s time to stop letting untaxed, unregulated platforms profit while Illinois families lose out.
It’s Time to Legalize Online Casinos 5u484s
Tell your legislators: Legalize online casinos now. Fund our future.
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Opinion: Illinois could set a new gold standard for responsible gambling 68k2x
The benefits of a regulated marketplace are clear. Regulated iGaming platforms are required to block access for customers below the legal gaming age and use state-of-the-art technology to each player’s identity
Letter: Legalization of gambling app in Illinois would help East St. Louis q4h4y
A well-regulated iGaming market in Illinois will shift players from unsafe, unregulated platforms to trusted, secure sites, ensuring fair play and protecting their financial security. With over $750 million in potential revenue, Illinois can fund vital services, invest in infrastructure and create jobs
Illinois lawmakers could add internet gambling to state's bevy of betting options 2s1j5c
Proponents estimate the state would rake in $450 million in new tax revenue within a year of allowing Illinoisans to play casino games on their mobile devices, eventually generating up to $800 million a year
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In the eyes of many gaming corporations, not to mention lawsuit plaintiffs and state regulators, sweepstakes casinos act as traditional casinos, only without the oversight, consumer protections and tax laws
The ‘sweepstakes’ games that look a lot like online gambling 3q2h56
Millions of Americans are betting real money on online casino games marketed as “sweepstakes.” s, regulators and the casino industry are fighting back
Online Casino In Illinois: Market Size And Tax Revenue Forecasts 6q661q
A report prepared by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC, an independent research and consulting firm, presents four forecasting scenarios for the legal Illinois online casino market and finds market size and tax revenue is largest in scenarios where product offerings are least restricted