Sportsbooks Online List of All Illinois Sportsbooks

List of All Illinois Sportsbooks

We've compiled this list with all of the online sportsbooks available in the Land of Lincoln to help you find your next sports betting site!

Written by Mark Schoeck → Associate Editor

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

All Illinois Sportsbooks

There are currently 10 sportsbooks available in Illinois - Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook, Bet365, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, BetMGM, BetRivers, Hard Rock Bet, theScore BET, and Circa Sports.

Every sportsbook live in Illinois has been evaluated by our betting experts and given full reviews in order to present you with the most accurate possible ranking of all sportsbooks available. The full list is available directly below, but you can also keep scrolling for more information on all the available sportsbooks and their Illinois betting bonuses.

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Best Illinois Sportsbooks
	Bonus
#1 Fanatics Sportsbook 4.5 /5	Get 10x $100 Bet Matches in FanCash or 10x 100% Profit Boost Tokens	Review Claim Go to Fanatics Sportsbook	Get up to $1,000 in FanCash Over Your First 10 Days OR Get 10 100% Profit Boost Tokens 21+. New customers in IL/NY only. Different offer(s) available in other Fanatics States. BET MATCHES: Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance. PROFIT BOOSTS: Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager a maximum $25 cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer. Must repeat this Process for the following nine days. Boosts expire after 7 days.See full Promo Terms and FanCash terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app.
#2 FanDuel Sportsbook 4.7 /5	Get $350 in Bonus Bets When you Wager $5 for 7 Days	Review Claim Go to FanDuel Sportsbook	Bet $5 Every Day for 7 Days and Get up to $50 Back in Bonus Bets Each Day 21+ New customers only. Offer available in AZ/AR/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MA /MI/MO/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY/DC (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). Min $5 wager required each day for up to 7 days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full T&C at FanDuel.
#3 Bet365 4.5 /5	Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose	Review Claim Go to Bet365	Get $150 in Bonus Bets After Placing Your First Real Money $10 Wager GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER OR 1-800-MY-RESET. 21+. New customers only. Offer available in IL & TN only. Different offer(s) available in other states. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Offer must be claimed via mobile app. Minimum wager of $10 required to claim the $150 in Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets are non-withdrawable and expire 7 days after receipt. Bonus Bet wager excluded from returns. Time limits, min. odds, and T&Cs apply. Void where prohibited.See full T&C at Bet365. Promo code is used for marketing and tracking purposes only. #ad
#4 Caesars Sportsbook 4.4 /5	Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets	Review Claim Go to Caesars Sportsbook	Get 10 100% Profit Boosts After Your First Real Money Wager of $1 21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code SBODYW. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only. Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt. See full T&C at Caesars.
#5 DraftKings Sportsbook 4.4 /5	Spend $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Paid Over 21 Days	Review Claim Go to DraftKings Sportsbook	GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). Spend $5, Get $200 In Bonus Bets, Paid Over 21 Days 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
#6 BetMGM 4.4 /5	Get Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win	Review Claim Go to BetMGM	Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Doesn't Win New users only. Offer available in AZ/CO/DC/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Offer not available in NV/NY/PR. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. See full T&C at BetMGM. 21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. NY: Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369).
#7 theScore Bet 4.6 /5	First Bet Reset up to $1,000	Review Claim Go to theScore Bet	GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET Get a First Bet Reset up to $1,000 New users only, must be 21+ and physically present in AZ/CO/DC/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/ LA/MA/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV. $10+ minimum deposit required. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to receive refund. Refund paid out as five (5) Bonus Bets worth 20% of the qualifying wager. Max. $1,000 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Terms: sportsbook.thescore.bet/promotions.

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Find Your Illinois Sportsbook

Key Feature	IL Sportsbook
🆕 Newest Sportsbook	theScore Bet ➡️
💰 Best Bonus	FanDuel ➡️
🏈 Best Betting Variety	DraftKings ➡️
💳 Best Banking	FanDuel ➡️
📱Best Mobile App	Caesars ➡️
⏰ Best Live Betting	BetMGM ➡️
➕ Best Same Game Parlay	FanDuel ➡️

Full List of IL Sportsbooks

New Illinois Betting Sites

List of All Illinois Sportsbooks

Fanatics Sportsbook - Great rewards program
FanDuel Sportsbook - USA's most popular book
Bet365 - Newest Illinois Sportsbook
Caesars Sportsbook - Dozens of daily odds boosts
DraftKings Sportsbook - Great for betting & DFS
BetMGM - Illinois' newest sportsbook
theScore Bet - Formerly ESPN BET
BetRivers - Some NHL live streaming
Hard Rock Bet - Strong parlay features
Circa Sports - No welcome offer

Every sportsbook listed here is legal, licensed, and operational in Illinois. Feel free to click on one of the links or keep scrolling to find out more about each betting site.

Illinois Sportsbook Fees

Effective September 1, 2025, sportsbooks are charging extra user fees to users in Illinois. New legislation has levied an extra tax on Illinois sportsbook to fund other initiatives in the state, and most sportsbooks have responded in kind by passing those fees along to their users.

Still, not all sportsbooks are charging users a per-bet fee — many sportsbooks have raised their minimum wager in Illinois or permit users to avoid the fees by wagering a certain amount.

To find out which sportsbooks are charging users in Illinois, how much they're charging and how you can avoid fees, check out our section on Illinois sports betting laws.

Best Sports Betting Apps in Illinois

The sports betting experts here at Sportsbooks Online have decades of combined experience betting on sports, so we like to think we know what makes a sportsbook stand out from the competition. Factors we evaluate include betting markets offered, bonuses, and even the ease of use of their mobile betting apps.

We believe the best sportsbooks in Illinois are Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook, and Caesars Sportsbook. Check out the comparison below to see if their respective strengths scratch your itch, or keep reading for more Illinois sports betting apps.

Best IL Sportsbooks
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
Support
Summary

1. Fanatics Sportsbook Illinois

Get 10x $100 Bet Matches in FanCash or 10x 100% Profit Boost Tokens

🔥 Earn FanCash rewards for discounts on Fanatics and bonus bets

🔥 NFL live streaming directly on the app

🔥 Strong Same Game Parlay markets

👎 Only available on mobile

New Sportsbook from the Sports Retail Monopoly

After completing the purchase of PointsBet, Fanatics took over all of the Aussie operator's licenses in the US. Although PointsBet had never launched in Illinois, they were licensed, so Fanatics had the green light to go live. We're happy to report that the sportsbook is a better product than their MLB uniforms.

Fanatics Sportsbook IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2024
🍏 App Store Rating	4.8/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.5/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Hawthorne Race Course
🏦 In-Person Locations	Hawthorne Race Course Crestwood Off Track Betting Club Hawthorne
⚙️ Tech Provider	Amelco
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$5

Play Now Go to Fanatics Sportsbook Review →

Get up to $1,000 in FanCash Over Your First 10 Days OR Get 10 100% Profit Boost Tokens
21+. New customers in IL/NY only. Different offer(s) available in other Fanatics States.
BET MATCHES: Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued under this promotion expires at 11:59 p.m. ET 7 days from issuance.
PROFIT BOOSTS: Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager a maximum $25 cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer. Must repeat this Process for the following nine days. Boosts expire after 7 days.See full Promo Terms and FanCash terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app.

Fanatics Sportsbook IL Ratings
Bonus offer
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Mobile experience
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Summary

Fanatics Sportsbook App

Fanatics Sportsbook Live Betting

Fanatics Sportsbook NBA Betting

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2. FanDuel Sportsbook Illinois

Get $350 in Bonus Bets When you Wager $5 for 7 Days

🔥 Best mobile app

🔥 Tons of ongoing betting promotions

🔥 No minimum requirement for withdrawals

🔥 Live at FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing in Collinsville

America's Most Popular Sportsbook

FanDuel Sportsbook has offered Illinois users one of the very best gaming experiences out there since its launch in 2020. With phenomenal Same Game Parlay betting, a shared account for daily fantasy, and one of the smoothest mobile betting apps on the market, FanDuel Sportsbook is a top-notch choice for any bettor.

FanDuel Sportsbook IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2020
🍏 App Store Rating	4.9/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.7/5
📝 Licensing Partner	FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing
🏦 In-Person Locations	Par-A-Dice Casino FanDuel Sportsbook & Horse Racing (Fairmount Park)
⚙️ Tech Provider	Flutter
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$5

Play Now Go to FanDuel Sportsbook Review →

Bet $5 Every Day for 7 Days and Get up to $50 Back in Bonus Bets Each Day
21+ New customers only. Offer available in AZ/AR/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MA /MI/MO/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY/DC (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino).
Min $5 wager required each day for up to 7 days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply.
See full T&C at FanDuel.

FanDuel Sportsbook IL Ratings
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
Support
Summary

FanDuel Sportsbook App

FanDuel Sportsbook Live Betting

FanDuel Sportsbook NFL Betting

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3. Bet365 Illinois

Bet $10, Get $150 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose

🔥 Early payout promotions

🔥 Great Bet Editing Features

🔥 Excellent Live Betting

🔥 Deep Same Game Parlay creation

👎 Mobile app isn't as sleek as competitors

The World's Largest Sportsbook is Live in Illinois

Bet365 has a worldwide reputation but has been slow to roll out in the US, taking until 2025 to launch in the state of Illinois. Bettors in the Land of Lincoln will enjoy the great slate of promotions and deep betting features present on the platform.

Bet365 IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2025
🍏 App Store Rating	4.8/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.5/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
🏦 In-Person Locations	N/A
⚙️ Tech Provider	Playtech
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$10

Play Now Go to Bet365 Review →

Get $150 in Bonus Bets After Placing Your First Real Money $10 Wager
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER OR 1-800-MY-RESET.
21+. New customers only. Offer available in IL & TN only. Different offer(s) available in other states. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Offer must be claimed via mobile app. Minimum wager of $10 required to claim the $150 in Bonus Bets. Bonus Bets are non-withdrawable and expire 7 days after receipt. Bonus Bet wager excluded from returns. Time limits, min. odds, and T&Cs apply. Void where prohibited.See full T&C at Bet365. Promo code is used for marketing and tracking purposes only. #ad

Bet365 IL Ratings
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
Support
Summary

Bet365 App (Odds accurate at time of publishing)

Bet365 Live Betting (Odds accurate at time of publishing)

Bet365 NBA Betting (Odds accurate at time of publishing)

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4. Caesars Sportsbook Illinois

Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets

🔥 Dozens of odds boosts every day

🔥 Smooth mobile sports betting app

🔥 Great payment options

🔥 Live at Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin

👎 Live betting is a bit basic

One of Illinois' Best Sports Betting Apps

Combining the brains of British bookie William Hill with the Vegas glamour of Caesars, Caesars Sportsbook has established itself as one of the very best online sportsbooks in the country. Illinois bettors can take it with them on the go, or even bet live through their Caesars account at multiple in-person locations.

Caesars Sportsbook IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2022
🍏 App Store Rating	4.7/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.4/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Harrah's
🏦 In-Person Locations	Grand Victoria Casino Harrah's Joliet Harrah's Metropolis
⚙️ Tech Provider	Liberty
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$10

Play Now Go to Caesars Sportsbook Review →

Get 10 100% Profit Boosts After Your First Real Money Wager of $1
21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code SBODYW.
AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only.
Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt.
See full T&C at Caesars.

Caesars Sportsbook IL Ratings
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
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Summary

Caesars Sportsbook App

Caesars Sportsbook Live Betting

Caesars Sportsbook Profit Boosts

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5. DraftKings Sportsbook Illinois

Spend $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Paid Over 21 Days

🔥 Most popular sportsbook in the US

🔥 One account for betting and DFS

🔥 Partner of Chicago Cubs

🔥 Live at Casino Queen in East St. Louis

👎 High minimum withdrawal

DFS & Betting from One Account

DraftKings has been the top dog in American online sports betting since the overturn of PASPA in 2018. It was no surprise that they were first on the scene in Illinois, with a phenomenal product. Users from Chicago to Effingham can sign up and play with one of America's top sportsbooks today.

DraftKings Sportsbook IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2020
🍏 App Store Rating	4.8/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.4/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Casino Queen
🏦 In-Person Locations	DraftKings at Casino Queen
⚙️ Tech Provider	SBTech
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$5

Play Now Go to DraftKings Sportsbook Review →

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Spend $5, Get $200 In Bonus Bets, Paid Over 21 Days
21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance.
Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

DraftKings Sportsbook IL Ratings
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
Support
Summary

DraftKings Sportsbook App

DraftKings Sportsbook Live Betting

DraftKings Sportsbook NFL Betting

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6. BetMGM Illinois

Get Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn't Win

🔥 Very easy parlay betting

🔥 Smooth live betting experience

🔥 Great iPhone app

👎 High minimum withdrawal

Multiple In-Person Betting Options

BetMGM doesn't have the best-performing mobile app of any Illinois sportsbook, but it's a trusted brand in sports betting and the betting variety reflects that. Promotions and rewards are on par with other sportsbooks and markets are available early and in large quantities.

BetMGM IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2022
🍏 App Store Rating	4.8/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.4/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Par-A-Dice Casino
🏦 In-Person Locations	N/A
⚙️ Tech Provider	Entain
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$5

Play Now Go to BetMGM Review →

Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Doesn't Win
New users only. Offer available in AZ/CO/DC/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Offer not available in NV/NY/PR.
Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days.
See full T&C at BetMGM.
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. NY: Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369).

BetMGM IL Ratings
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
Support
Summary

BetMGM Sportsbook App

BetMGM Live Betting

BetMGM NFL Betting

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7. theScore Bet Illinois

First Bet Reset up to $1,000

🔥 Superior mobile app functionality & design

🔥 Industry-leading live streaming

🔥 Tons of sports available

👎 Welcome bonus doesn't compete with top sportsbooks

An Emerging US Sportsbook

If you've tried theScore Bet Sportsbook in the past with mixed results, it might be worth trying again. When the product launched under Barstool Sportsbook in 2021, it was one of the worst overall sportsbooks and sports betting apps. Once it became ESPN BET, there were tons of resources poured into the digital app, which remain in its current state as theScore Bet.

theScore Bet IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2020
🍏 App Store Rating	4.8/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.5/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Penn National
🏦 In-Person Locations	Hollywood Casino Joliet, Aurora, Argosy Casino Alton
⚙️ Tech Provider	Kambi/PENN Interactive Sports
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$10

Play Now Go to theScore Bet Review →

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET
Get a First Bet Reset up to $1,000
New users only, must be 21+ and physically present in AZ/CO/DC/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/ LA/MA/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV.
$10+ minimum deposit required. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to receive refund. Refund paid out as five (5) Bonus Bets worth 20% of the qualifying wager. Max. $1,000 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours).
Terms: sportsbook.thescore.bet/promotions.

theScore Bet IL Ratings
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Summary

theScore Bet App

theScore Bet Live Betting

theScore Bet NBA Betting

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8. BetRivers Illinois

2nd Chance Bet up to $500

🔥 Some NHL live streaming

🔥 Great sign up offer and rewards program

🔥 Live at Hawthorne Race Course in Des Plaines

👎 Design feels outdated and is clunky

👎 Same Game Parlay is pretty limited

A Deep Sportsbook with a Great Sign Up Offer

Since coming to Illinois, BetRivers has provided users with a deep slate of sports to bet on. Once you take advantage of the welcome offer, you can get started betting on niche sports or creating same game parlays for major sports.

BetRivers IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2019
🍏 App Store Rating	4.9/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.7/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Rivers Casino
🏦 In-Person Locations	BetRivers Sportsbook Des Plains
⚙️ Tech Provider	Kambi
📺 Live Streaming	Yes
🎰 Integrated Casino	Yes
💳 Min. Deposit	$10

Play Now Go to BetRivers Review →

Up to $500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Loses
21+. New customers only. Offer amount varies by state.
Up to $500 bonus in IL/IN/MD/LA/MI/PA/VA.
Up to $250 bonus in CO/NJ
Up to $100 bonus in AZ/IA/NY/OH/WV
Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with promo code SBOBONUS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500.
See full T&C at BetRivers.

BetRivers IL Ratings
Bonus offer
Betting variety
Mobile experience
Payment Options
Betting experience
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Summary

BetRivers App

BetRivers Live Betting

BetRivers NFL Betting

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9. Hard Rock Bet Illinois

Bet $5, Get $100 in Bonus Bets Over 5 Weeks

🔥 Bet live in Rockford

🔥 Flex Parlay betting features

🔥 Great loyalty programs

👎 Support needs improvement

👎 Mobile app is a little glitchy

A Trusted Brand

Hard Rock is a globally-known brand with restaurants, hotels, and casinos across the globe. It was only a matter of time until they dipped their toes into the water of online sports betting. In the Fall of 2023, Illinois bettors got to test out the brand new Hard Rock Bet App.

Hard Rock Bet IL Quick Facts

🚀 Launch	2022 (re-launched in 2023)
🍏 App Store Rating	4.9/5
🤖 Google Play Rating	4.7/5
📝 Licensing Partner	Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE)
🏦 In-Person Locations	Hard Rock Casino Rockford
⚙️ Tech Provider	Scientific Games
📺 Live Streaming	No
💳 Min. Deposit	$10

Play Now Go to Hard Rock Bet Review →

Bet $5, Get $20 in Bonus Bets Each Week for Five Weeks
21+. New customers only. AZ, CO, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA only. Eligibility restrictions apply.
Sign up for Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, deposit, and place a first cash bet of $5+. If it wins, get $100 in Bonus Bets (5 x $20). First $20 Bonus Bet awarded after eligible bet placement (Day 1). Second $20 Bonus Bet awarded 7 days after eligible bet placement (Day 8). Third $20 Bonus Bet awarded 14 days after eligible bet placement (Day 15). Fourth $20 Bonus Bet awarded 21 days after eligible bet placement (Day 22). Fifth $20 Bonus Bet awarded 28 days after eligible bet placement (Day 29).First bet only. Min odds -500. Bonus Bets issued on settlement, expire in 7 days. Valid on eligible markets only. Stake not returned. Early Cash Out voids eligibility. Excluded patrons are prohibited from participating in Promotions.  To be eligible, all personal and contact data associated to your account must be verifiable.
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10. Circa Sports Illinois

Launched: 2024

Land-Based Partner: American Place Casino

🔥 Live events at American Place Casino

🔥 Futures markets

👎 Lacking a welcome offer

👎 Extremely basic

New Illinois Sportsbooks

The newest sports betting site to launch in Illinois is Bet365. It launched in March 2025, just in time for the start of March Madness.

Check the table below for the newest online sportsbooks in Illinois!

Sportsbook	Launch Date	Licensing Partner
Bet365	3/16/25	Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
Hard Rock Bet	8/26/24	Hard Rock Casino Rockford
Fanatics Sportsbook	4/12/24	Hawthorne Race Course
Circa Sports	4/3/24	American Place Casino
theScore Bet	11/14/23	Hollywood Casino

Illinois Online Sports Betting

For over 25 years, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) banned placing wagers on most sports in the US with few exceptions. In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down that law, and each state was allowed to institute its own rules and regulations regarding online sports betting.

Illinois launched online sports betting in-state in 2019. While there hasn't been a major rush to the market like we've observed in other states, like New Jersey and Colorado, the sportsbooks that have come to Illinois are an elite crop.

IL Sports Betting Laws

🚀 Sports Betting Launch Date	March 2020
🆔 Legal Betting Age	21+
⚖️ Regulatory Agency	Illinois Gaming Board
📱 Mobile Sports Betting	Yes ✅
🏟️ Retail Sportsbooks	Yes ✅
🎲 Retail Casinos	Yes ✅
🏀 Betting on College Sports	Yes ✅ (Except Live bets on in-state teams)
🎰 Online Casinos	No ❌
🎮 Esports Betting	No ❌
♠️ Online Poker	No ❌
🐎 Online Horse Racing	Yes ✅
🧢 NFL Draft Betting	Yes ✅
🏆 Entertainment Awards Betting	No ❌
🇺🇸 Politics Betting	No ❌

Illinois Sportsbook Fees

As of September 1, 2025, the state of Illinois is charging sportsbooks a per-bet fee to raise money for other initiatives in the state. While some sportsbooks have chosen to pass the fees on to their users, other sportsbooks are implementing a minimum wager to avoid the tax, and some bookmakers are, believe it or not, eating the tax themselves.

Knowing the specifics of Illinois sports betting fees is crucial to determining which Illinois sportsbook is right for you. Below, we'll outline which sportsbooks are charging fees, which are implementing minimum wagers, and which sportsbooks are paying up to avoid losing customers.

Sportsbook	Per-Bet Fee
Bet365	$.25 on bets under $10
BetMGM	No fee, $2.50 minimum bet
BetRivers	No fee, $1 minimum bet
Caesars Sportsbook	$.25
Circa Sports	No fee, $10 minimum bet
DraftKings Sportsbook	$.50
theScore Bet	No fee, $1 minimum bet
Fanatics Sportsbook	$.25
FanDuel Sportsbook	$.50
Hard Rock Bet	No fee, $2 minimum bet

Best Sportsbooks to Avoid Fees in Illinois

Given the above information regarding each Illinois sportsbook's per-bet fees, we find these sportsbooks to be the most user-friendly in the state for bettors who don't want to pay extra fees:

BetMGM
BetRivers
theScore BET
Hard Rock Bet

Each of these four sportsbooks has no per-bet fee, avoiding charging these fees by implementing a small minimum bet amount that's $2.50 or less. Circa Sports has no fee but requires a hefty $10 wager in Illinois. And while you can avoid paying fees on Bet365 with a wager of $10 or higher, they do charge you $.25 if you want to place a bet worth less than $10.

Responsible Gambling in Illinois

In Illinois, responsible gambling is a top priority, ensuring players have the tools to stay in control.

The Illinois Gaming Board oversees the state’s self-exclusion program, which allows individuals to voluntarily ban themselves from both retail casinos and online sportsbooks. For those seeking immediate assistance, the Illinois Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) is available 24/7, providing confidential support and guidance.

At Sportsbooks Online, we encourage smart and responsible gambling —set limits, gamble within your means, and reach out for help if needed. Support is always just a call away.

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois Online Sportsbooks

What is the best Ilinois sportsbook?

While this is a matter of opinion, we have searched far and wide to determine which sports betting site will provide you with the best betting experience.

In our staff's opinion, the top 5 options for residents of Illinois are the following:

Best Illinois Sportsbooks

Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Bet365
Caesars Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook

Again, this is the opinion of our betting experts. We have reviewed all of these if you want an extremely detailed breakdown of each product.

How many sportsbooks are available in Illinois?

At the time of this writing, there are 10 legal online sportsbooks currently operational in Illinois. Check out the full list below!

List of All Illinois Sportsbooks

Bet365
BetMGM
BetRivers
Caesars Sportsbook
Circa Sports
DraftKings Sportsbook
ESPN BET
Fanatics Sportsbook
FanDuel Sportsbook
Hard Rock Bet

Is sports betting legal in Illinois?

Yes. After PASPA was overturned in 2018, Illinois launched online sports betting in 2019.

How do I register with a sportsbook in Illinois?

You can now register with any Illinois sportsbook online. Simply click on one of our claim buttons and fork over some details to complete the sign-up process. You will be required to provide the following:

Full Name
Address
Phone Number
Last 4 digits of Social Security Number

You do not need to be a resident of Illinois, but you do need to be physically located in the state to play on an IL sportsbook.

How were the Illinois sportsbooks chosen?

Like every state, Illinois has an extensive vetting and approval process that all sportsbooks must go through before they are granted approval to operate in the state.

After launching, they are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB).

How did you rank all Illinois sportsbooks?

There are many different criteria upon which one can judge a sportsbook. In our reviews, we make sure to highlight the following criteria:

Bonus Offers - How valuable is the sign up bonus? Does this sportsbook offer promotions for existing customers or neglect you once your foot's in the door? This is an opportunity to get value, so thoroughly evaluating bonus and promotional offers are very important to determine the true value of a sportsbook.
Betting Variety - Does a sportsbook offer advanced ways to play like Same Game Parlays? How is the live betting? Can you access an online casino from your sports betting account? A sportsbook must satisfy the needs of many different types of players to be considered elite
Mobile Experience - How is the sportsbook's mobile app? Is it available on iPhone and Android? Most bets are placed via a mobile device these days, so this is a major element of any sportsbook's overall experience.
Betting Experience - How does a sportsbook feel? Is the website or app laggy? Does it feel laggy, messy, or outdated? You want to make sure you'll actually have fun on a betting site, not frustrated by your time on the book.
Payment Options - How many payment options are available? How long do payouts take? Are there minimum requirements for payments and withdrawals? If you want to be secure with your hard-earned money, then this is a crucial element of any sportsbook.
Customer Support - If an issue arises, will you be able to easily get in contact with customer support? Is it hard to get in contact with an actual person? Hopefully, you won't need it but having a spare tire in your trunk never hurts.

Mark Schoeck

Associate Editor

Mark is a lifelong sports fan who inherited rooting interests in the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers. After a decade in sports media covering sports betting as a writer, editor and producer, Mark brought his long track record of sports experience to the Sportsbooks Online team in early 2025.