List of All Illinois Sportsbooks

Fanatics stands out in Illinois because its rewards extend beyond the sportsbook. FanCash can be used for betting rewards or across other parts of the Fanatics ecosystem, giving regular customers more redemption choices than a traditional points program. The sportsbook is strongest on major leagues and player props, while bettors interested in smaller international competitions may find more depth elsewhere. Fanatics is also available at Argosy Casino Alton, although its Hawthorne location operates separately from the online account.

FanDuel remains one of the easiest Illinois sportsbooks to use, particularly for customers who build Same Game Parlays or regularly bet on player props. Its clean interface keeps a large market selection manageable, while the promotions area usually contains several offers for existing customers. Illinois bettors should note that FanDuel is currently an online-only option, despite its licensing relationship with Fairmount Park.

Bet365 joined the Illinois market in 2025 and immediately added one of the state’s deepest live betting products. Its combination of in-play markets, event data, streaming, Cash Out, and Edit Bet gives active bettors more ways to manage a wager after a game begins. All that information can make the interface feel busy at first, and the partnership with Walker’s Bluff does not currently include a Bet365-branded retail sportsbook.

Caesars is a comfortable choice for Illinois bettors who value simplicity over an overloaded interface. Markets are easy to locate, the betslip explains selections clearly, and Caesars Rewards gives frequent customers benefits that extend beyond individual promotions. Its live offering is perfectly useful for major games but can lose some depth during smaller events. Retail wagering is currently available through Grand Victoria Casino rather than all three Caesars-affiliated Illinois casinos.

DraftKings was one of Illinois’ first online sportsbooks and remains one of its deepest. Stats Hub, SGPx, extensive football markets, and linked Daily Fantasy access give customers more to explore than a basic odds board. That depth can also make the app feel crowded when you only want to place a quick wager. Illinois’ per-bet tax adds another consideration because DraftKings passes at least part of that cost to many customers, although larger wagers and certain account tiers may avoid the surcharge.

BetMGM is a dependable all-around sportsbook with particular strength in live betting and parlays. Its decision not to impose a per-bet fee makes it one of Illinois’ more customer-friendly choices under the state’s new tax structure. The tradeoff is a $2.50 minimum stake, which applies across every wager type and makes BetMGM less practical for anyone who regularly bets very small amounts. Retail wagering is also available at Par-A-Dice Sportsbook.

The current theScore Bet is considerably more polished than the Barstool Sportsbook that originally entered Illinois. Its clean interface, integrated scores, and Parlay Lounge make it easy to browse without overwhelming the screen. The $1 minimum is also one of the most reasonable responses to Illinois’ per-bet tax, allowing customers to avoid a separate surcharge without committing much to each wager. Market depth and betting limits still have room to catch up with the state’s largest operators.

BetRivers has deeper Illinois roots than any other online sportsbook on this list. Rivers Casino accepted the state’s first legal retail wagers in March 2020, and BetRivers followed with the first online launch that June. Its $1 minimum avoids passing a separate fee to customers without creating much of a barrier for smaller bettors. The sportsbook could still use a visual refresh, and its Same Game Parlay tools are not as flexible as those offered by the market leaders.

Hard Rock Bet provides one of Illinois’ cleaner sportsbook experiences, with Flex Parlay giving it a feature that feels meaningfully different from a standard parlay builder. It also avoids adding a separate fee to every wager, opting for a $2 minimum stake instead. That restriction matters to customers who prefer micro-bets, but it is considerably less demanding than the minimum at Circa or the threshold needed to avoid Bet365’s fee. Illinois customers can also wager in person at Hard Rock Casino Rockford. legalsportsreport.com