Illinois
Sports Betting
Illinois has one of the most complex tax structures in the US with a tiered 20-40% state tax plus per-bet fees and a Chicago city tax on top.
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Illinois has one of the most complex tax structures in the US with a tiered 20-40% state tax plus per-bet fees and a Chicago city tax on top.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in Illinois, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board. The minimum age to bet is 21, and bettors must be physically located within Illinois state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
Illinois taxes sports betting operators at 20-40% + $0.25-$0.50/bet of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 10 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in Mar 2020.
How to Start Betting in Illinois
To place a legal sports bet in Illinois, you must (1) be at least 21 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to Illinois for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in Illinois
The following 10 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in Illinois. All operators are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board.
DraftKings
Market leader
→FanDuel
Bulls and Blackhawks partner
→BetMGM
Chicago area retail presence
→Caesars
Caesars Rewards
→Fanatics
FanCash rewards
→bet365
International markets
→ESPN BET
PENN Entertainment
→BetRivers
Rush Street (Chicago-based)
→Hard Rock Bet
Unity rewards
→Circa Sports
Sharp bettor focus
→Full Illinois Sports Betting Guide
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