Illinois Can’t Afford to Leave Billions on the Table
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.
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 support 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
Tell your legislators: Legalize online casinos now. Fund our future.
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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 verify each player’s identity
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
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
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
Millions of Americans are betting real money on online casino games marketed as “sweepstakes.” Users, regulators and the casino industry are fighting back
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