Illinois

Having launched legal sports betting right before the COVID shutdowns of 2020, Illinois quickly adjusted its rules around mobile registration to become a true Monster of the Midway in the sports wagering sector.

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Disclaimer: For those outside of Illinois, you may face restrictions on the offers you see on this page.

About Sports Betting in Illinois

After legalizing sports betting in 2020, Illinois accepted its first in-person sport wager in March 2020 -- the same month that the COVID-19 pandemic caused brick-and-mortar businesses around the country to shut down.

Ever resilient, the Land of Lincoln quickly adjusted its rules around mobile betting registration to become a true Monster of the Midway in the sports wagering sector. The state now routinely handles north of $1 billion in sports bets to rank among the leaders nationwide.

Wagering on college sports is somewhat limited relative to other states, but the multitude of Chicago pro sports franchises and Illinoisans' passion for athletic competitions in general more than make up for any regulatory roadblocks. This explains why sportsbook operators big and small have flags firmly planted in Illinois, offering bettors a buffet of options.

Illinois Sportsbooks

Currently Operating Sportsbooks

Current Sportsbooks

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Sportsbook
Partner/Retail Location

Grand Victoria Casino: 250 S. Grove Ave, Elgin IL 60120

Harrah's Metropolis: 100 East Front Street, Metropolis, IL 62960

Club Hawthorne: 13148 Rivercrest Dr, Crestwood, IL 60418

Crazy Pour Sports Bar: 105 E North Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

Hawthorne Race Course: 3501 S. Laramie Ave., Stickney, IL 60804

Players Pub & Grill: 1250 River Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing: 9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville, IL 62234

Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino: 21 Blackjack Boulevard, East Peoria, IL 61611

DraftKings at Casino Queen: 200 Front Street, E. St. Louis, Illinois 62201

DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field: 1012 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613

Mobile Sportsbook

Hard Rock Casino Rockford: 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 61107

Mobile Sportsbook

Rivers Casino: 3000 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Sports Betting Legalization in Illinois

Illinois Sports Betting Law Highlights

  • 20-40% tax on gross gaming revenue, with funds allocated to public infrastructure projects like schools and recreational facilities.
  • Official league data required for in-game and prop betting; all bettors must be at least 21.
  • No betting on in-state colleges and no prop bets on any college athletes.
  • $10 million initial license fee for retail sportsbooks, $20 million for online operators, with a $1 million renewal fee every four years.
  • In-person registration for online sports betting accounts no longer required.
  • College bets restricted to moneyline, spread, and over/under wagering.

Legalization Timeline

  • Gov. Pritzker signs sports betting into law

    June, 2019

    Sports betting becomes legal in Illinois with the stroke of Governor JB Pritzker's pen. At first, sports bettors must register in person for online accounts, compelling several major mobile operators to partner with land-based gaming facilities.

  • First in-person sports wager placed

    March, 2020

    The first in-person sports wager is made at the sportsbook at Rivers Casino in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines. Retail sportsbooks and casinos would soon find themselves temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • In-person registration for online sports betting suspended

    June, 2020

    With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the temporary shutdown of in-person gaming facilities, Gov. Pritzker suspends the requirement that sports bettors register in person for online accounts. The in-person registration requirement would be permanently abolished in March of 2022.

  • First online sports bet accepted by BetRivers Sportsbook

    June, 2020

    The first online sports wager in Illinois is accepted by BetRivers Sportsbook, a subsidiary of the Chicago-based company Rush Street Interactive.

  • College wagering restrictions take effect

    July, 2024

    The Illinois Gaming Board implements a ban on betting on in-state college teams. Previously, Illinois bettors could wager on in-state college teams at retail sportsbooks, but not through online platforms. The IGB also eliminates the ability to place prop bets on all college athletes, and legal college wagering of any kind is restricted to moneylines, spreads, and totals.

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