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New Orleans horse betting will resume in November.

Following legal action, political backing, and a reversal by Churchill Downs after threatening to revoke its license, horse racing will resume at Fair Grounds Race Course from November 20 to March 22, 2026. From November 20 to March 22, 2026, Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans will once again provide off-track horse racing betting. […]

Draftkings Joins Fanduel and Charges a 50-cent Fee on Illinois Sports Bets

Due to a new per-bet state tax, DraftKings and FanDuel will begin charging Illinois bettors a 50-cent fee per wager on September 1. Operators warn that the move burdens consumers and benefits illegal markets. The largest online sportsbook companies in Illinois have come to the same conclusion about the state’s impending tax increase: their consumers […]