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Gambling licensing in United States — Illinois
Illinois allows online sports betting only; online casino is not legal. The IGB publishes the only operators authorised to take bets; each brand here shows the licensee from that list. Harrah's Metropolis and Harrah's Joliet are licensed but not operating.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Sports Wagering Act (230 ILCS 45), 2019
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Master sports wagering licence (casino / racetrack / sports facility)
- Online-only sports wagering licence
Key licensee requirements
- Operate through an IGB licensee
- Players 21+ and physically in Illinois
- Per-wager tax introduced July 2025 on top of the graduated revenue tax (my own knowledge, needs checking)
Legislation and standards
Sports Wagering Act (230 ILCS 45)
Part of the 2019 Rebuild Illinois gaming expansion; legalised retail and online sports betting.