Illinois Can’t Afford to Leave Billions on the Table 6z3h12
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. 4m2k4l
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 p192h
Tell your legislators: Legalize online casinos now. Fund our future.
LATEST ILLINOIS NEWS 6d4x3w
Opinion: Illinois could set a new gold standard for responsible gambling 112r2b
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
Illinois lawmakers could add internet gambling to state's bevy of betting options 3c5ct
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
