DraftKings announced it will close its sportsbook location at Wrigley Field on May 31, making it the latest casualty of Illinois's increased taxation on sports betting operations.

The company cited the state's new per-bet tax on internet wagers as the core reason for the closure. The tax represents an additional financial burden on operators beyond existing revenue-based taxes.

The Wrigley Field location, situated within the Chicago Cubs' home stadium, opened as part of DraftKings' expansion into physical sportsbook venues. The closure affects one of the company's higher-profile retail locations in a major metropolitan market.

Illinois implemented the per-bet tax structure as part of efforts to increase state revenue from the growing sports betting industry. The tax applies to online wagers placed within state boundaries, affecting both retail and mobile betting operations.

The closure reflects broader industry tensions over state taxation policies as jurisdictions seek to maximize revenue from legalized sports betting while operators push back against what they view as excessive tax burdens that threaten profitability.