Illinois breaks $7bn handle mark in 2021

Illinois’ sports betting operators saw handle rise during December 2021 as the state became the third state to smash the $7bn mark for a calendar year.

Players wagered $789.6m during the month to December 31, a 1.2% rise from November 2021. The figure was 60.1% up on the at $491.7m wagered during December 2020, though failed to match the record $840.4m staked by players in October 20201.

Some $752.8m was wagered online in December, accounting for 95.3% of the total, with $36.7m spent on in-person wagering across the state.

To read the full article, visit iGB North America.

Illinois’ sports betting operators saw handle rise during December 2021 as the state became the third state to smash the $7bn mark for a calendar year.

Players wagered $789.6m during the month to December 31, a 1.2% rise from November 2021. The figure was 60.1% up on the at $491.7m wagered during December 2020, though failed to match the record $840.4m staked by players in October 20201.

Some $752.8m was wagered online in December, accounting for 95.3% of the total, with $36.7m spent on in-person wagering across the state.

To read the full article, visit iGB North America.

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