5 stories tagged #JB Pritzker

  1. Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New State Tax on Sports Prediction Markets
    finance

    Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New State Tax on Sports Prediction Markets

    Kalshi sued Illinois in federal court, claiming the state's new 15% tax on sports prediction wagers wrongly treats them as gambling, not CFTC-regulated swaps. The case escalates a multi-state battle likely headed to the Supreme Court.

    2w ago 1 min read
  2. Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Ban, Setting Stage for Supreme Court Showdown
    crypto

    Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Ban, Setting Stage for Supreme Court Showdown

    Prediction markets firm Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois officials, challenging a new state law that bans sports event contracts on its platform and asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Illinois Enacts First-Ever State Digital Asset Privilege Tax, Sparking Industry Backlash
    crypto

    Illinois Enacts First-Ever State Digital Asset Privilege Tax, Sparking Industry Backlash

    Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signs the Digital Asset Tax Act, imposing a 0.2% levy on crypto brokers. The unprecedented move faces legal challenges and criticism for targeting innovation.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Illinois Crypto Tax Nears Final Approval Amid Industry Backlash
    crypto

    Illinois Crypto Tax Nears Final Approval Amid Industry Backlash

    Illinois is one step away from imposing a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions as part of its FY2027 budget, drawing sharp criticism from crypto advocates.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Primary Over Crypto-Backed Krishnamoorthi
    crypto

    Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Primary Over Crypto-Backed Krishnamoorthi

    Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the Democratic primary, overcoming nearly $10 million in crypto PAC funding. The seat is solidly Democratic.

    4mo ago 1 min read