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Online Gambling in Illinois

Illinois legalised sports betting in 2019 with mobile wagering launching in March 2020. Illinois is one of the largest US sports betting markets by population.

✓ Sports Betting 🏈 Sports Min. age: 21+ $ USD
🇺🇸 Illinois IL · ✓ Sports Betting ✓

Legal Framework

Illinois legalised sports betting in 2019 with mobile wagering launching in March 2020. Illinois is one of the largest US sports betting markets by population.

Game TypeStatusLegal Since
Online Casino✗ Not legal—
Online Poker✗ Not legal—
Sports Betting✓ Legal2020
  • In-person registration removed — Illinois initially required in-person registration to open a betting account but this requirement was lifted, opening the market fully online.
  • No online casino — Illinois has not legalised online casino gambling.
  • Tax rate — Illinois taxes sports betting revenue at 15%.
  • Minimum age — 21+ required.

Top Licensed Sportsbooks

Illinois has legal sports betting. Online casino is not yet available.

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DraftKings IL
✓ IL Gaming Board
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FanDuel IL
✓ IL Gaming Board
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BetMGM IL
✓ IL Gaming Board
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Caesars IL
✓ IL Gaming Board
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PointsBet IL
✓ IL Gaming Board
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🏛️ Quick Facts — Illinois

  • Regulator: IL Gaming Board
  • Min. age: 21
  • Casino: ✗ Not legal
  • Poker: ✗ Not legal
  • Sports: ✓ Legal since Mar 2020
  • 💰 US Gambling Tax Guide
  • 🆘 Problem Gambling Help

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  1. RegulatorIL Gaming Board — primary oversight authority for sports betting. — igb.illinois.gov
  2. LegislationIllinois SB 690 (2019) — Gaming Act amendment. Mobile sports betting live March 2020. — igb.illinois.gov
  3. AGAAmerican Gaming Association "State of the States 2024" — annual commercial gaming revenue and market data. — www.americangaming.org
  4. NoteGambling laws and licences change. Always verify current status with the relevant national authority.