Greed meets greed: DraftKings to close its Wrigley Field sportsbook at the end of May over Illinois tax
DraftKings will close its Wrigley Field sportsbook on May 31 due to Illinois' high sports gambling tax. The company cited the tax structure as a significant factor in its decision to cease operations at the location. However, the restaurant and bar at Wrigley Field will remain open for patrons.
- ▪DraftKings announced the closure of its Wrigley Field sportsbook after two years of operation.
- ▪The Illinois sports gambling tax includes a 25-cent tax on the first 20 million internet-based bets annually, increasing to 50 cents thereafter.
- ▪The restaurant and bar at the Wrigley Field location will continue to operate despite the sportsbook's closure.
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OutKick Greed meets greed: DraftKings to close its Wrigley Field sportsbook at the end of May over Illinois tax The company's restaurant, bar and sports entertainment establishment at the location will remain open By Geoff Clark OutKick Published May 18, 2026 12:33pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 18 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. After just two years, DraftKings announced it was closing its Wrigley Field sportsbook May 31.
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