As football season nears, Chicago area sports bettors may be in for sticker shock. The big picture: Illinois' new state ...

FanDuel is upping the ante in Illinois with a new 50-cent surcharge on all wagers, and DraftKings may be next. Flutter-owned FanDuel is introducing the charge to mitigate the impact of new taxes ...

We're exploring the top Illinois betting sites, including BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel, to share our experiences and analysis. We'll talk welcome bonuses, apps, customer service, and more.

In response, FanDuel and DraftKings are implementing a 50-cent transaction fee for all bets placed with their Illinois platform.

FanDuel is upping the ante in Illinois with a new 50-cent surcharge on all wagers, and DraftKings may be next. Flutter-owned FanDuel is introducing the charge to mitigate the impact of new taxes ...

Combined, FanDuel and DraftKings account for about 75% of the Illinois sports betting market. Citizens gaming analyst Jordan Bender estimates the new transaction fee will translate to $79 million ...