According to @StockMKTNewz, FanDuel is introducing up to a $0.50 surcharge on all wagers placed in Illinois due to new state taxes, as reported by CNBC. This cost increase may drive Illinois bettors to explore alternative payment methods, including cryptocurrency options, for lower transaction fees and greater privacy. The move also highlights the growing intersection between regulated online betting and digital assets, potentially accelerating crypto adoption within the sports betting sector. Traders monitoring crypto payment tokens and blockchain gaming assets should note this regulatory shift as a signal of increasing demand for decentralized solutions (Source: @StockMKTNewz via CNBC, June 10, 2025).