Illinois Betting Apps: All Legal IL Betting Apps Available

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There are 10 Illinois betting apps available in The Land of Lincoln. I reviewed all of them, including each app's Illinois sportsbook promo, on this page. 

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1
Best Choice
Bet365 Sports
Best Choice
Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling problem? Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IA, IL, KY, LA, OH, NC, NJ, PA, TN, VA). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ). Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Deposit required. Paid in Bonus Bets. Risked amount excluded from returns. New Customer only. T&Cs Apply.
2
Live Betting Yes
Live Support Chat Yes
Same Game Parlay Yes
Deposit To Qualify 10.00
Promo Code ILB1000
3
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in IL. In partnership with Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or text ILGAMB to 53342. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.
Live Betting Yes
Live Support Chat Yes
Same Game Parlay Yes
Deposit To Qualify 10
4
Live Betting Yes
Live Support Chat Yes
Same Game Parlay Yes
Deposit To Qualify 10
Promo Code Not Required
5
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/18/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
Live Betting Yes
Live Support Chat Yes
Same Game Parlay Yes
Deposit To Qualify 5
Promo Code Not Required
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21+. New customers in CO, CT, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, NC, OH, TN, VA, or WV. Must opt-in and wager $10+ cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer to receive $50 in Bonus Bets each day for your first 5 days (issued when qualifying wager settles). Your 5 days begin the day you establish your account. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. See full Promo Terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, LA, MD, OH, WV) 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. (NC), Call or Text 800-889-9789 (TN)
Live Betting Yes
Live Support Chat Yes
Same Game Parlay Yes
Deposit To Qualify 20
Promo Code N/A

Quick Facts About Illinois Betting Apps

✅ Are IL Betting Apps Legal?Yes
📱 Total IL Betting Apps:10
🔞 Legal Gambling Age:21+
🏛️ Gambling Regulator in Illinois:Illinois Gaming Board
📞 Problem Gambling Help Line:1-800-GAMBLER

Illinois Betting App Ratings: April 2025

To help you figure out which app is right for you, I have assigned each operator a rating out of 10 stars. These ratings are based on my experience with each Illinois sportsbook. I considered factors like the welcome bonus, the user experience, and more.

1. Caesars Sportsbook IL App9.8/10 ⭐️
2. Fanatics Sportsbook IL App9.7/10 ⭐️
3. bet365 Sportsbook IL App9.5/10 ⭐️
4. DraftKings IL App9.4/10 ⭐️
5. BetMGM IL App9.2/10 ⭐️
6. FanDuel IL App9.1/10 ⭐️
7. ESPN BET IL App8.9/10 ⭐️
8. Hard Rock Bet IL App8.4/10 ⭐️
9. BetRivers Sportsbook IL App8.1/10 ⭐️
10. Circa Sportsbook IL App7.9/10 ⭐️
📅 Ratings Last Updated: April 23, 2025

☝️ More: Best Illinois sportsbook promos

1. Caesars Illinois Betting App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:9.8/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.6 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.2 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Live Streaming
📲 Download Size:97.12 MB
States Active:20+ D.C.
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android

2. Fanatics Illinois Sportsbook App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:9.7/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.7 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.1 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Discover Page
📲 Download Size:206.6 MB
States Active:19
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android
21+. New customers in CO, CT, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, NC, OH, TN, VA, or WV. Must opt-in and wager $10+ cash on any market with odds of -500 or longer to receive $50 in Bonus Bets each day for your first 5 days (issued when qualifying wager settles). Your 5 days begin the day you establish your account. Bonus Bets expire 7 days from issuance. See full Promo Terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IL, LA, MD, OH, WV) 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-888-532-3500 (VA), Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. (NC), Call or Text 800-889-9789 (TN)

3. bet365 Illinois Betting App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:9.5/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.8 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.6 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:International Markets, Live Betting, Odds Boosts
📲 Download Size:51.8 MB
States Active:13
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android
Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling problem? Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, IA, IL, KY, LA, OH, NC, NJ, PA, TN, VA). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ). Call 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Deposit required. Paid in Bonus Bets. Risked amount excluded from returns. New Customer only. T&Cs Apply.

4. DraftKings Illinois Betting App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:9.4/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.8 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.7 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Live Betting
📲 Download Size:392.6 MB
States Active:22
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/18/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

5. BetMGM Illinois Sportsbook App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:9.2/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.8 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.4 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Rewards Program
📲 Download Size:184.4 MB
States Active:21, + D.C. & P.R.
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in IL. In partnership with Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or text ILGAMB to 53342. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.

6. FanDuel Illinois Sportsbook App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:9.1/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.8 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.7 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Unique Prop Markets
📲 Download Size:140 MB
States Active:20
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android

7. ESPN BET Illinois Betting App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:8.9/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.9 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.8 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:ESPN Integration
📲 Download Size:226.7 MB
States Active:19
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate & present in IL. In partnership with Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or text ILGAMB to 53342. Visit BetMGM.com for Terms & Conditions. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.

8. Hard Rock Bet Illinois Sportsbook App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:8.4/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.8 (Apple/iPhone) | 4.1 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Happy Hours
📲 Download Size:152.1 MB
States Active:8
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android

9. BetRivers Illinois Sportsbook App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:8.1/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:4.4 (Apple/iPhone) | 3.1 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:iRush Rewards
📲 Download Size:186.8 MB
States Active:14
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android

10. Circa Illinois Betting App

📊 IllinoisBet Rating:7.9/10
⭐️ App Store Ratings:3.6 (Apple/iPhone) | 2.2 (Google/Android)
🔥 Top Feature:Higher Betting Limits
📲 Download Size:214.4 MB
States Active:5
🚉 Available Platforms:iOS, Android

Are Illinois Betting Apps Legal?

Yes, Illinois betting apps are legal. I have been betting in Illinois since mobile sportsbooks launched in the state on June 18, 2020. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law a little under a year earlier on June 28, 2019

What Betting Apps Are Legal in Illinois?

The legal Illinois betting apps are BetMGM, BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, Circa, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, and Hard Rock Bet. 

How Many Betting Apps Are Legal in Illinois?

There are currently 10 legal betting apps in Illinois. Those 10 IL betting apps first launched in the state on June 18, 2020. 

Are There Any New Betting Apps in Illinois?

Yes, bet365 is the newest Illinois betting app, having launched in March 2025. Before that launch, Hard Rock Bet IL had the title of the state's newest betting app, as it launched in August 2024. A few months earlier in April 2024, Fanatics took over PointsBet's license. 

How to Sign Up With IL Betting Apps

Each platform will have a slightly different sign-up process. However, I've detailed what you should generally expect:

  1. ✅ Use any of the links on this page to go to the operator of your choice.
  2. ✅ Complete the registration form. I had to enter details like my SSN and date of birth. However, some apps required me to upload my driver's license. 
  3. ✅ Choose a username, password, and a security question (if applicable); agree to all necessary terms and conditions. 
  4. ✅ Enter the promo code I've listed (if applicable).
  5. ✅ Make a deposit. 
  6. ✅ Explore the betting markets and place a wager!

How to Download iOS Betting Apps in IL

  1. ✅ Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. ✅ Search for the application of your choice. 
  3. ✅ Once you've found your app, click the blue "Get" button. 
  4. ✅ If required, enter any password or comply with Face ID or Fingerprint ID.
  5. ✅ If done correctly, the download process will start. Pro tip: Ensure you're on Wi-Fi to avoid data overages.
  6. ✅ Once downloaded, you're all done! 

How to Download Android Betting Apps in IL

  1. ✅ Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Android device.
  2. ✅ Search for the sportsbook app of your choice. 
  3. ✅ Once you have found it, click on it and hit "Install"
  4. ✅ If needed, enter any password or authentication necessary.
  5. ✅ The app in question should start downloading. I recommend you're connected to Wi-Fi to avoid data overages.
  6. ✅ Once the download is done, you should be able to start betting!

Illinois Betting Apps FAQs

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Blake Weishaar

Blake Weishaar is a content strategist and fact-checker for IllinoisBet.com. He's been at the forefront of the gaming industry for close to a decade, including the rapid expansion of sports betting with the repeal of PASPA in 2018. You can rest assured that Blake will provide the most up-to-date and accurate information on Illinois' sports betting market.

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