Illinois Sports Betting

Is Sports Betting Legal In Illinois?

Yes, Illinois sports betting is legal. The state regulated sports betting in June 2019 with the passing of SB 690 which allowed for retail sportsbooks and online Illinois sportsbooks to launch and begin accepting bettors from the Prairie State. There are also several licensed online sportsbooks that are also legal in Illinois. These betting sites have international regulations and they do not need to need to follow any of the states regulations. There are also no laws or restrictions against them.

Retail Sportsbooks In Illinois

Retail sportsbook locations are littered throughout Illinois with plenty of locations around the state. With nearly 20 retail sportsbook locations, it is hard to keep track of all of them. Right here, we’ll list out all of the retail Illinois sportsbooks for you right here.

• Argosy Casino Sportsbook Alton: 1 Piasa St., Alton, IL 62002
• Bally’s Sportsbook Chicago Medinah Temple: 600 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago
• Club Hawthorne Sportsbook Prospect Heights: 1250 River Road, Prospect Heights
• Club Hawthorne Sportsbook Crestwood: 13148 Rivercrest Drive, Crestwood
• Club Hawthorne Sportsbook at Crazy Pour: 105 E. N Ave., Villa Park
• DraftKings Sportsbook at Casino Queen: 200 S. Front St., East St Louis, IL 62201
• DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field: 1012 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL, 60613
• FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing (Fairmount Park): 9301 Collinsville Road, Collinsville
• Grand Victoria Casino Sportsbook: 250 S. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120
• Harrah’s Casino Sportsbook: 100 E Front St., Metropolis
• Hawthorne Sportsbook Race Course: 3501 S. Laramie Ave., Cicero
• Hollywood Casino Sportsbook Aurora: 1 W. New York St., Aurora, IL 60506
• Hollywood Casino Sportsbook Joliet: 777 Hollywood Blvd., Joliet, IL 60436
• Par-a-Dice Casino Sportsbook: 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL 61611
• The Temporary by American Place: 4011 Fountain Square Pl, Waukegan, IL 60085
• Rivers Des Plaines Sportsbook: 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
• Walker’s Bluff Casino Sportsbook: 777 Walkers Bluff Way, Carterville

How Many Online Illinois Sports Betting Sites Are There?

There are a total of 14 online sportsbooks in Illinois. The 9 online sportsbooks that are regulated all are required to partner with a retail sportsbook locations to be able to offer their odds. There are also 5 licensed online sportsbooks in the state as well that have been accepting Illinois players for 10+ years.

• Bovada
• BetOnline
• MyBookie
• XBet
• SportsBetting.ag
• BetMGM
• BetRivers
• Caesars
• Circa
• DraftKings
• ESPN Bet
• FanDuel
• Fanatics
• Hard Rock Bet

Steps To Betting Online In Illinois

There are just a few simple steps needed for you to be able to bet on sports in Illinois online. It all starts with signing up for an online sportsbook or sportsbooks of your choosing. From there, you’ll see what betting bonuses are being offered to new users that are just signing up. You’ll need to make a deposit to be able to take advantage of those bonuses. Once your deposit and bonus has cleared you’ll be able to look for your bets to place.

Illinois Sports Betting Bonuses

• Bovada: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• Bovada: 75% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $750
• BetOnline: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• MyBookie: 50% First Deposit Match up to $1,000
• SportsBetting.ag: Double Up Welcome Bonus up to $500 2x
• SportsBetting.ag: 100% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $1,000
• XBet: 50% Deposit Welcome Bonus up to $200
• Circa: Up to $1,500 First Bet Insurance
• Hard Rock Bet: Bet $5 get $200 Bonus Bets

What You Can’t Bet On In Illinois

You will find that there are some betting restrictions in Illinois that you must keep an eye on. Especially when it comes to betting on college sports. While there are no restrictions for betting on in state college sports, all bets of that nature must be done in person at one of the retail casinos in the state. Also, there is no betting allowed on any college player prop odds both online and in person.

Illinois Sports Teams To Bet On

Illinois is one of the most populated cities when it comes to professional and collegiate sports teams. There are multiple professional teams spanning across all of the major sports leagues. There are also several college teams that have major sports as well. Below is a list of all major sports teams that you can bet on in Illinois.

• Chicago Cubs (MLB)
• Chicago White Sox (MLB)
• Chicago Bulls (NBA)
• Chicago Bears (NFL)
• Chicago Sky (WNBA)
• Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
• Chicago Fire FC (MLS)
• Illinois Fighting Illini (NCAA)
• Northern Illinois Huskies (NCAA)
• Northwestern Wildcats (NCAA)

FAQs

What Is The Sports Betting Age In Illinois?

To be able to bet on sports in Illinois with Illinois sportsbooks, you’ll need to be at least 21 years old or older. If you aren't at least 21 years old, you cannot and should not attempt to bet while underage. If you do, your betting account could be suspended and you could be banned from betting even when you reach the legal betting age.

Is Bovada Legal?

Yes, Bovada is a legal Illinois sports betting option being that they are licensed and have no restrictions against them. Neither the state or federal government have any restrictions against Bovada and never have as they’ve been accepting users from Illinois for several years.