Sports Betting in Illinois

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: Up to 40%. Online betting legal since June 2020.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

Hard Rock Bet★ 4.9

Flash Drops rewardsTiered progression

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore Bet★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Circa Sports★ 4.7

Sharp linesNo-limit betting

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Polymarket★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated (via QCEX)High-volume marketsCrypto-native

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

ProphetX★ 4.7

Peer-to-peer exchangeDual-currency model~3% commission

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

One of the largest and most heavily taxed markets. Progressive tax structure increased as market matured.

Online sports betting has been legal in Illinois since June 2020.

Tax Information

Progressive tax up to 40%, plus per-bet excise tax ($0.25 first 20M wagers, $0.50 above).

College Betting Restrictions

No in-state college bets. No college player props.

Legislative Timeline

1. May 2018
   PASPA struck down by SCOTUS
2. June 2019
   SB 690 signed by Gov. Pritzker
3. March 2020
   Retail sports betting launches

   In-person registration required for online accounts.

4. June 2020
   Online sports betting launches

   Online registration enabled during pandemic.

5. July 2024
   Progressive tax up to 40%

   Becomes one of the most heavily taxed sports betting markets.

How DawBets Helps Illinois Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Illinois in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.