Is Sports Betting Legal in Illinois? IL Betting Laws | BookieBrawler

Illinois sports betting guide: all sportsbooks, graduated tax rate, Chicago market details, and tips for IL bettors.

Illinois Licensed Sportsbooks

Illinois offers a wide selection of online sportsbooks including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics, and bet365. The state initially required in-person registration but eliminated that requirement, boosting mobile sign-ups significantly.

Illinois Tax Rate

Illinois uses a graduated tax structure based on revenue, with rates ranging from 20% to 40% for the highest-earning operators. This makes it one of the more heavily taxed markets, but the massive Chicago metro population keeps it attractive for operators.

What You Can Bet On

• All major professional sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS)
• College sports (with some prop bet restrictions on in-state schools)
• International sports, MMA, boxing, golf, tennis, and more

Chicago Market

The Chicago metro area drives the majority of Illinois handle. With the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Fire, plus Big Ten college sports, there's no shortage of action.