Online Gambling in Illinois -
Casino & Sports Betting

Despite the fact that a lot of land-based gambling is authorized in Illinois, online casinos are still illegal in the Prairie State. However, Online Sportsbooks have started operating on desktop and mobile devices. In this guide, you will learn about where and what you can legally gamble in Illinois. Illinois sports betting is legal and live online, as of March 5, 2022, bettors don’t need to complete online registration in-person at a retail casino anymore. Once that date passes, you will be able to sign up for mobile sports betting as long as you are located within state lines. With that being said, here is everything you need to know about sports betting in Illinois.

The Legal age to start gambling in Illinois is 21. It is allowed to bet on the lottery and horse races if you are 18.

Online Casino in Illinois

No, currently, online casinos are not legal in the state of Illinois. There is no law, regulation, or licensing currently available for online casinos in the state. This means that you cannot gamble on online slots, online blackjack, live roulette, and other casino games from your computer or mobile device in the state.

Sports Betting in Illinois

Sports betting has been legalized in Illinois since June 2019, however you can’t bet on local College Basketball or Football teams.
It seems that this is about to change as Senate and House passed HB3136. This bill will allow in-person wagering for all Illinois College Teams.
Since March 5, Illinois do not require sports bettors in-person registration for Online Sports Betting. Governor Pritzker elected not to renew an executive order in April 2021 that had temporarily suspended the requirement on a monthly basis throughout the pandemic. The governor had previously allowed the order to expire in July 2020, before reinstating it in late August and renewing it each month since.