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Is sports betting legal in Illinois?

Online sports betting is legal in Illinois. We're still confirming this with the regulator.

Status
Online betting legalNot yet confirmed with the regulator
Regulator
Not listed yet
Minimum age
21+
Licensed sportsbooks
8 sportsbooks
Exchanges
5 exchanges
College player props
Not every state allows player props on college athletes, and we haven't confirmed the rule in Illinois. Check the sportsbook's site.
Last checked
, against track360.io, opens in a new tab

Sportsbooks licensed in Illinois

  • DraftKings, 21+
  • Caesars Sportsbook, 21+
  • Fanatics Sportsbook, 21+
  • FanDuel, 21+
  • BetMGM, 21+
  • theScore Bet, 21+
  • BetRivers, 21+
  • Hard Rock Bet, 21+

Exchanges available in Illinois

An exchange matches bets between people. It isn't a sportsbook, so we list it apart and never count it as one.

  • Polymarket USExchange, 21+Fees may apply
  • ProphetXExchange, 21+Fees may apply
  • KalshiExchange, 21+Fees may apply
  • NovigExchange, 21+Fees may apply
  • BetOpenlyExchange, 21+Fees may apply

How to check a licence

We don't list the regulator for Illinois yet. We checked the status on 18 July 2026 against track360.io, opens in a new tab.

Where to get help

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Questions

Is online sports betting legal in Illinois?

Online sports betting is legal in Illinois. We're still confirming this with the regulator. We last checked on 18 July 2026.

How old do you have to be to bet on sports in Illinois?

You must be 21 or older to bet with a licensed online sportsbook in Illinois.

Which sportsbooks are licensed in Illinois?

We compare 8 sportsbooks licensed in Illinois: DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, BetMGM, theScore Bet, BetRivers and Hard Rock Bet.

Which exchanges are available in Illinois?

Polymarket US, ProphetX, Kalshi, Novig and BetOpenly. An exchange matches bets between people, so we list it apart from the sportsbooks.

Where can I get help with gambling in Illinois?

Free, confidential help: 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

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