Currently, there are five online sportsbooks in Illinois. BetRivers launched in June 2020, thanks to an executive order from the governor. DraftKings and FanDuel followed in August 2020. PointsBet and WilliamHill went live in September 2020.
Casinos, lottery outlets, stadiums and racetracks can apply for licenses, along with three online-only licenses.
The issue is that bettors can sign up online (you can claim $1,000 in sign-up bonuses here), but must place their first bet at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. — more than four hours southwest of Chicago. After activating in person by placing a bet on Casino Queen’s WiFi, bettors can wager entirely online. For now, the pandemic has forced Illinois's hand to make things easier for potential bettors. It remains to be seen what the future will hold for online betting in Illinois. A Win for Illinois Casinos and Sports Venues. Illinois's 10 casinos were also winners in the new ruling, since they'll be able to accept online and in person. FanDuel Sportsbook features bets now available for Illinois users! New users get their first bet RISK-FREE up to $1,000! Bet on all major U.S. Sports, including professional football, soccer, basketball, baseball, golf, boxing, motorsports racing, and more. Illinois legalized sports betting in 2019, and sports betting apps launched starting in 2020. Now, Illinois sports bettors have access to five apps, and more are on the way. DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, William Hill, and BetRivers are all live and taking bets in the Prairie State. BetRivers has online sportsbooks in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and by the beginning of 2021, hopefully, Michigan. William Hill made its partnership with Grand Victoria Casino. It is a sportsbook out of the UK that is also a well-known name in the industry.
Can I Bet Football Online In Illinois
We expect other brands, such as BetMGM, FoxBet and Unibet to offer sports betting via apps and online sometime in 2021.
Can I Bet On Horse Racing Online In Illinois
You can bet on pro sports and non-Illinois college games. And you can bet on all the popular single match and parlaybets. Newer forms of sports betting are available, such as in-play betting on live events and cash-out betting.