Illinois Tax Revenue From Gambling Increased 19% Last Year, Report Finds

Illinois gamblers lost nearly $8 billion in 2025, marking a state record

Illinois gamblers lost nearly $8 billion in 2025, according to a new state report. The total marks the highest level of gambling losses ever recorded in the state.

Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year – Capitol News IL – Wirepoints

The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded $2.7 billion. It marks a 90 percent increase from fiscal year 2019, the final year before the state approved a massive gambling expansion aimed at raising revenue for the state’s ongoing capital infrastructure plan.

Illinois Tax Revenue From Gambling Increased 19% Last Year, Report Finds

Illinois Tax Revenue From Gambling Increased 19% Last Year, Report Finds Maggie Dougher… Thu, 10/08/2026 - 13:34 Article Summary  The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded $2.7 billion, a 19% increase over the previous fiscal year. Sports wagering has been driven by high-risk, high-reward parlay bets. The data shows that bettors in Illinois lost over $875 million …

Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

The state’s annual wagering report shows tax revenues from casinos, sports gambling, slot machines and the lottery exceeded $2.7 billion, a 19% increase over the previous fiscal year. Sports wagering has been driven by high-risk, high-reward parlay bets. The data shows that bettors in Illinois lost over $875 million on parlay bets alone, accounting for over 60% of total losses.

Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19 percent last year

CHICAGO — Illinois bettors lost more money than ever last year, according to a new state report. State coffers, meanwhile, went in the opposite direction, collecting a record $2.7 billion in gambling-related revenue — a 19.2 percent increase from the previous year. It marks a 90 percent increase from fiscal year 2019, the final year...