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Sports betting stocks slide after Illinois lawmakers approve tax hike

1. Illinois passed a budget including new online sports betting taxes. 2. DraftKings and FanDuel expected to surpass the new wager threshold. 3. Market speculation about other states adopting similar tax measures. 4. MGM Resorts and Penn Entertainment shares declined post-announcement. 5. Statewide online betting taxes vary significantly across the U.S.

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Why Bearish?

Higher taxes on online sports betting could diminish profit margins for major players.

How important is it?

New tax structure affects major market players in the online betting sector, impacting S&P indirectly.

Why Short Term?

Immediate reaction from stocks indicates market concern over tax impacts.

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