Illinois Sports Betting

Sports betting has only been legal in the Prairie State for about two years. However, Illinois residents have bet almost $7 billion on sports during that time. 2022 promises to be a year for even more growth as folks within the state can start registering with mobile sportsbooks.  Below you will find everything you need to know about legal sports betting in Illinois.

Top Rated Illinois Sportsbooks

Below is our current rating for each of the sportsbooks in Illinois. We will continue to update and expand this list as more books enter the Illinois sports betting market.

Sportsbook	Our Grade	Promo Offer	Get Started
	9.8Out of 10	Up to:$1,000 Risk-Free Bet	Get Offer
	9.5Out of 10	Up to:Bet $1, Win $150	Get Offer
	9.2Out of 10	Up to:$2,000 in Risk-Free Bets	Get Offer
	9.1Out of 10	Up to:$1,000Deposit Bonus	Get Offer
	8.7Out of 10	Bet $10, Win $200	Get Offer
	8.5Out of 10	Up to:$1,000Free Bet	Get Offer

Illinois Brick-and-Mortar SportsBooks

In addition to the online casinos listed above, the brick-and-mortar sportsbook locations offer an opportunity for Illinois residents to enjoy sports betting as it was once reserved for Vegas visitors only.

Illinois Sports Betting FAQ’s

Of all the states to legalize sports betting over the past two years, none did it as fast as Illinois did in 2020. Credit goes to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker who recognized that the state was missing out on a great opportunity for revenue and entertainment by waiting to legalize online sports betting.

In part as a response to COVID, Pritzker made the move in early June to legalize online sports betting in Illinois by way of an Executive order. It took less than two weeks for the first book to get un and running in the state and now we have nearly all of the top sportsbook apps in the US up and running in IL.

Given this all happened so fast, there are a ton of questions we have received regarding sports betting in Illinois over the past few weeks. Below are answers to the ones we received most often.

Is sports betting legal in Illinois?

Yes, sports betting was legalized in the state of Illinois on June 4th, 2020.

Is mobile sports betting legal in Illinois?

Yes, mobile sports betting is legal with any approved sportsbook that has partnered with a casino that has obtained one of the state’s sports betting licenses.

What sports can you bet on in Illinois?

You can currently bet on any sport in the state of Illinois but are not allowed to bet on non-sporting events like award shows and politics. Furthermore, wagers are not allowed on in-state college teams.

What types of bets are legal in Illinois?

Illinois sports bettors can place a wide variety of bets that include spreads, moneylines, parlays, teasers, and prop bets. Additionally, live betting is available with most of the mobile sportsbooks in the market including DraftKings, PointsBet, Penn (Barstool), and William Hill.

Is DFS legal in Illinois?

Yes, DFS remains legal in the state of Illinois. You will want to check with the state to see what DFS websites are currently registered and operating legally in the state, but certainly, FanDuel, DraftKings, and Yahoo are all great options.

What is the legal sports betting age in Illinois?

The legal sports betting age (and legal gambling age) for the state of Illinois is currently 21 years old.

What sportsbooks are available in Chicago?

If you are looking for a physical sportsbook in the Chicago area, Rivers is likely your best option. That being said, as we mentioned earlier, online sports betting is legal in Illinois and you can use any of the licensed sportsbooks that currently operate in the state.

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