Where Can You Sports Bet in Illinois?
There are plenty of in-person betting locations in Illinois. In the section below, I’ve provided a full breakdown of all available retail sportsbooks in Illinois.
IL Retail Sportsbooks | Location |
| Argosy Casino Alton | Alton, IL |
| Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel | Rock Island, IL |
| DraftKings at Casino Queen | East St. Louis, IL |
| DraftKings Sportsbook at Wrigley Field | Chicago, IL |
| Fairmount Park | Collinsville, IL |
| Grand Victoria Casino | Elgin, IL |
| Hard Rock Casino Rockford | Rockford, IL |
| Harrah's Metropolis Casino | Metropolis, IL |
| Hawthorne Race Course | Cicero, IL |
| Hollywood Casino Aurora | Aurora, IL |
| Hollywood Casino Joliet | Joliet, IL |
| Par-A-Dice Casino Hotel | East Peoria, IL |
| Rivers Casino Des Plaines | Des Plaines, IL |
| The Temporary by American Place | Waukegan, IL |
| Walker's Bluff Casino Resort | Carterville, IL |
| Information Last Verified | April 2025 |
Pros & Cons of Retail Sports Betting
Should I Download a Sports Betting App Before Visiting a Retail Sportsbook?
It’s not necessary, but I do recommend downloading a sports betting app before you visit a retail sportsbook. Occasionally the brick-and-mortar sportsbooks will offer perks if you have an online account with the same book. Caesars Sportsbook Illinois is known to offer perks like this, for example.
In general, it never hurts to have more options when it comes to sports betting.
Are Promos Available at Brick and Mortar Illinois Sportsbooks?
In general, no promotions are not available at retail Illinois sportsbooks. This is an area where mobile platforms have the edge, as most operators offer lucrative Illinois sports betting promotions.
Can I use Bonus Bets at a Retail Sportsbook?
No, you cannot use bonus bets that you received from an online sportsbook, like BetMGM Illinois, at a retail sportsbook – even if the two are partnered. This is one of the major advantages of using a sports betting site.
Bet Types Available at In-Person Illinois Sportsbooks
There’s probably a little more flexibility available online, but most of the classic bet types are available at retail books. I broke down what you need to know in the section below:
- Moneylines
- Point Spreads
- Over/Unders (Totals)
- Parlays
- Same Game Parlays
- Live Bets
- Futures
- Player Props
- Team Props
- Teasers
- Round Robins
- Alt Lines
- Quarter/Half Bets
Responsible Gambling at Retail Sportsbooks in Illinois
Like online operators, all retail sportsbooks support gambling responsibly. These platforms will provide help to all individuals who they suspect have a gambling problem.
Additional info can be found via the Illinois Gaming Board website, or by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.
Retail Illinois Sports Betting FAQ
Yes, retail sports betting is legal in Illinois. This has been the case since March of 2020, when it was signed into law as part of bill SB 690.
Currently, there are a total of 15 retail sportsbooks in Illinois. The operators are spread out all over the state, so residents should have no trouble finding a sportsbook that works for them.
No, out-of-state bettors are welcome to wager in Illinois. Of course, all would-be bettors do need to be of legal age, as is the case at pretty much every sportsbook in the country.
Author
Cody Kutzer has been covering the sports betting and gambling space for several years and has been losing his parlay bets for even longer. He currently serves as an editor, writer, and fact-checker for IllinoisBet.com to ensure readers have the latest and most accurate information surrounding sports betting in the state.
