Is Sports Betting Legal in Illinois?

Illinois permits online & retail sports betting (21+), regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board. You must be physically in IL to wager online (geolocation). Apply WAGERBIRD confidence-rated signals with Points Packs. .

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Social / Sweepstakes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s legal in Illinois right now for sports betting?

Online/mobile and retail sports betting are legal for adults 21+ under the Illinois Gaming Board. Online apps require geolocation (in-state only). Remote (online) account registration has been allowed since March 5, 2022.

Can I use DFS and Social/Sweepstakes in Illinois?
  • DFS: The Illinois Supreme Court held in Dew-Becker v. Wu (2020) that DFS contests are predominantly skill-based and not gambling under state criminal law; operators offer DFS in IL, though “pick’em” style products have faced recent IGB enforcement.
  • Social/Sweepstakes (Virtual Currency): Platforms use virtual currency → sweepstakes entries → cash-redeemable prizes and operate under sweepstakes/contest rules rather than wagering law (availability varies by operator)
    • What do I need to get started in Illinois?

    Checklist:

    • Age & ID: 21+ and identity verification (KYC).
    • Location: Enable geolocation for mobile apps; wagers must be placed within Illinois.
    • Funding: Add a payment method per operator policy.
    • With WAGERBIRD: Buy Points Packs to unlock confidence-rated, model-driven, human-vetted signals (picks), then execute them via licensed IL sportsbooks; DFS and Social/Sweepstakes (virtual currency) are optional avenues