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Illinois Becomes 3rd State To Hit $50 Billion in Sports Bets

May data for Illinois sports betting marks an 11th consecutive billion-dollar month and reflects a 24.9% YoY increase from May 2024. The milestone comes just as new per-bet taxes take effect and changes are expected to reshape the market. CHICAGO — Illinois joined the elite club of states to surpass $50 billion in lifetime sports betting handle, becoming just the third state to reach the milestone following New York and New Jersey. The Illinois …
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LegalSportsBetting.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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