Illinois Legal Framework
Illinois legalized sports betting in June 2019 with the passage of the Sports Wagering Act. Online sports betting launched in March 2020, making Illinois one of the early adopters in the Midwest. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) regulates all betting activities.
⚖️ Illinois Gambling Laws
- Legal Online Sports Betting: Launched March 2020, with 7+ online sportsbooks currently operating.
- Registration Requirement: Must register online or in-person at a casino (remote registration permanently allowed since 2022).
- College Sports Allowed: Betting on in-state college teams (Illinois, Northwestern, etc.) is permitted.
- Player Props Restricted: Individual player prop bets on college athletes are prohibited.
- Tax Rate: 15% tax on sports betting revenue, plus 2% local share for Chicago.
- Offshore Alternative: Illinois residents can legally access offshore sportsbooks like BetUS for better bonuses.
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Illinois Sports Teams
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Illinois College Sports
Illinois allows betting on in-state college teams. Wager on Illinois Fighting Illini, Northwestern Wildcats, Loyola Chicago Ramblers, DePaul Blue Demons, Illinois State Redbirds, and Southern Illinois Salukis throughout the NCAA season.
Horse Racing in Illinois
Illinois has a historic horse racing industry with Arlington Park (now closed) and Hawthorne Race Course, the oldest continuously run family-owned racetrack in North America. BetUS Racebook covers these local tracks plus 150+ international tracks.
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BetUS promotes responsible gambling for all Illinois players. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available through the Illinois Department of Human Services at 1-800-GAMBLER or visit weknowthefeeling.org.
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