Illinois Bettors Spent More Than $285M During September

Illinois bettors spent more than $285M on "sports contests during September, which was just the third full month the industry has been live in the state." Since Illinois’ first bet was placed in early March, it has "seen exponential early growth, with monthly handles of about $53 million in July and $140 million in August." That is "largely due to the advent of mobile betting." While the state law that "legalized sports betting initially required gamblers to register for accounts in person at a casino, Gov. J.B. Pritzker eased that rule amid the pandemic, allowing bettors to register online from their phones -- and start wagering immediately." More than 92% of Illinois’ September bets were "wagered from mobile devices" (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 11/16).