United States (Illinois)
Regulated Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)
The Illinois Gaming Board currently identifies 10 operational online sportsbook brands. Its operating directory distinguishes active consumer brands from retail-only sportsbooks and from legal entities that may remain in the separate licensee table. Online casino and poker are not authorized.
Product status
- Sports Betting Legal
- Online Casino Prohibited
- Online Poker Prohibited
- Prediction Markets Legal
Brand status
| Brand | House | Status | Products | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings Inc | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| FanDuel | Flutter Entertainment | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| BetMGM | MGM Resorts / Entain | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Caesars Entertainment | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| BetRivers | Rush Street Interactive | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Bet365 | Bet365 Group Ltd | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Circa Sports | Circa Sports Illinois LLC | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| theScore Bet | Penn Entertainment | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Fanatics Sportsbook | Fanatics Inc | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Hard Rock International | Licensed | Sports Betting | This relationship was matched in a dated review of an official register. |
| PointsBet | Fanatics Betting and Gaming | Not licensed | Sports Betting | PointsBet is absent as a current consumer brand from the IGB authorized operating sportsbook directory. A related legal entity remains visible in the separate licensee table, so this is not an illegality finding. |
| Barstool Sportsbook | Penn Entertainment | Not licensed | Sports Betting | Barstool Sportsbook is absent from the current IGB authorized operating sportsbook directory. The former brand record is retained for historical continuity and is not an illegality finding. |
Frequently asked questions
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Is online betting legal in United States (Illinois)?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in United States (Illinois) under the supervision of Illinois Gaming Board (IGB).
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Is online casino legal in United States (Illinois)?
Online casino games are currently prohibited in United States (Illinois).
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Who regulates gambling in United States (Illinois)?
Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) oversees the regulated gambling framework in United States (Illinois), including licensing or compliance for the products permitted there.
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What is the minimum gambling age in United States (Illinois)?
The recorded minimum gambling age in United States (Illinois) is 21. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.