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Sports Betting Taxes: States Squeeze Sportsbooks in 2026

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Infographic showing sports betting tax increases. Chicago combined rate exceeds 52%. Illinois per-bet tax of $0.25-$0.50 caused 15% volume drop. New Jersey up to 21%, Louisiana to 21.5%, Maryland to 20%.

States Squeeze Sportsbooks Sports betting operators entered 2026 facing a new reality: rising tax burdens that threaten profitability and may ultimately affect the odds offered to bettors. Illinois led the charge with unprecedented tax increases, and other states are following. For contrarian bettors, understanding this squeeze helps explain why lines may vary more dramatically by … Read more

2025 Betting Scandals: Why Leagues Are Restricting Prop Bets

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Infographic showing 2025 betting scandals. NBA: 3 arrested October 2025 including Rozier and Billups. MLB: 2 pitchers indicted for pitch manipulation. NCAA: 30+ players under investigation. Leagues responding with prop bet restrictions.

A Year of Scandals The 2025 sports betting landscape was defined by federal investigations that reached into NBA locker rooms, MLB bullpens, and college basketball programs. The fallout is now reshaping how prop bets are offered, with leagues pushing for restrictions and regulators weighing new limits heading into 2026. For bettors, these changes could fundamentally … Read more