IL Sports FAQs

Not really, no. Online operators have to pay $20 million for a license and have to wait 18 months before operating. Brick and mortars have to pay $10 ...

Not specifically, no. You can sign up for an online sportsbook account if you are a visitor to Illinois or if you live in a neighbouring state and vis ...

Bank transfers are the easiest and most successful way of transferring money into your account. Credit cards work too but sites like BetRivers have no ...

Yes! As with most states, you can only bet when you are physically located in that state. Many of these online betting apps will require that you turn ...

Yes! Even though the Illinois state Governor's office has said DFS is an illegal form of sports gambling, you are still able to play DFS there. ...

This is up to the state and the Governor’s office to see if Illinois wants to ever add non-sporting events to their betting sites. ...

Yes! Most of the major players in the sports betting industry are coming to Illinois soon so the market for sportsbooks will be very competitive. ...

Yes! Mobile and online betting sites will pay the bettor right away. To cash out to your bank account it could take a couple of business days. ...

Yes! Illinois has some very established companies like DraftKings with a proven track record and reputable brand for customer satisfaction. ...

Yes! It is fully legal as long as you are the legal age of 21 or older in the state of Illinois. ...