Online gambling in United States (Illinois)
Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)
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operator relationships
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operator relationships sourced
21+
min age
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. Atlas rechecked the full directory on 24 August 2026. Online casino and poker are not authorized.
Sports Betting
Legal
Online Casino
Prohibited
Online Poker
Prohibited
Atlas Market Rule Pack
A structured, source-linked view of the rules that shape entry and operation in United States (Illinois).
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Verified rules
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Rule categories
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Source coverage
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Only listed operators are authorised
The IGB states that the online and retail sportsbooks in its directory are the only operators authorised to conduct sports wagering in Illinois. The current list contains 10 online brands.
Illinois Gaming Board authorised operating sportsbooksOnline and retail are different records
The directory separately identifies retail-only entries, including Bally Bet, Fanatics at Hawthorne, Hollywood Casino Joliet and Wind Creek Chicago Southland. Atlas does not represent those retail-only entries as online-brand authorisations.
Illinois Gaming Board authorised operating sportsbooksDecision-support summary, not legal advice. Follow each primary source and confirm the current rule with the regulator before acting.
Jurisdiction-specific evidence
Operator status in United States (Illinois)
These are jurisdiction-specific records, not endorsements. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
DraftKings
DraftKings Inc
FanDuel
Flutter Entertainment
BetMGM
MGM Resorts / Entain
Caesars Sportsbook
Caesars Entertainment
BetRivers
Rush Street Interactive
Bet365
Bet365 Group Ltd
Circa Sports
Circa Sports
theScore Bet
Penn Entertainment
Fanatics Sportsbook
Fanatics Inc
Hard Rock Bet
Hard Rock International
PointsBet
MIXI, Inc.
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
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.
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).
Is online casino legal in United States (Illinois)?
Online casino games are currently prohibited in United States (Illinois).
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.
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.
Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)
Illinois Gaming Board
Verification Note
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