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Illinois Bonus Codes & Special Promos
21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets
Bonus Min. Deposit
$10
Expiry
14 days
Promo code
BBDYW
Get 10 100% Profit Boosts After Your First Real Money Wager of $1
21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code BBDYW.
AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only.
Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt.
See full T&C at Caesars.
21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code BBDYW.
AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only.
Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt.
See full T&C at Caesars.
Up To $1000 First Bet Reset
Paid In Bonus Bets
Paid In Bonus Bets
Bonus Min. Deposit
$10
Expiry
7 days
Promo code
N/A
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET
Get a First Bet Reset up to $1,000
New users only, must be 21+ and physically present in AZ/CO/D.C./IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/ LA/MA/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV.
$10+ minium deposit required. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to receive refund. Refund paid out as five (5) Bonus Bets worth 20% of the qualifying wager. Max. $1,000 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours).
Terms: sportsbook.thescore.bet/promotions. Ends 8/1/26 at 5:59 AM ET.
Get a First Bet Reset up to $1,000
New users only, must be 21+ and physically present in AZ/CO/D.C./IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/ LA/MA/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV.
$10+ minium deposit required. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to receive refund. Refund paid out as five (5) Bonus Bets worth 20% of the qualifying wager. Max. $1,000 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours).
Terms: sportsbook.thescore.bet/promotions. Ends 8/1/26 at 5:59 AM ET.
Spend $5, Get $200
in Bonus Bets Paid Over 21 Days
in Bonus Bets Paid Over 21 Days
Bonus Min. Deposit
$5
Expiry
7 days
Promo code
N/A
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR).
Spend $5, Get $200 In Bonus Bets, Paid Over 21 Days
21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance.
Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
Spend $5, Get $200 In Bonus Bets, Paid Over 21 Days
21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance.
Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
Illinois Sportsbook Sign-Up Bonuses
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Bonus |
Min. Deposit |
Maximum bonus |
Expiry | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 theScore Bet
4.1
/5 | Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$1000 | Expiry
7 days |
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET Get a First Bet Reset up to $1,000 New users only, must be 21+ and physically present in AZ/CO/D.C./IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/ LA/MA/MD/MI/MO/NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV. $10+ minium deposit required. Qualifying wager must settle as a loss to receive refund. Refund paid out as five (5) Bonus Bets worth 20% of the qualifying wager. Max. $1,000 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Terms: sportsbook.thescore.bet/promotions. Ends 8/1/26 at 5:59 AM ET. | ||||||
 Fanatics
4.4
/5 |
10x $100 Bet Matches in FanCash or Bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash Over 7 Days | Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$1000 | Expiry
7 days |
Get up to $1,000 in FanCash Over Your First 10 Days OR Bet $20, Get $350 in FanCash Over 7 Days 21+. New customers in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/MA/MD/ MI/MO/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VT/VA/WV/WY/DC only. BET MATCHES: Apply promotion in bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager (min odds -200) daily for 10 consecutive days starting day of account creation. FanCash rewards will equal the qualifying wager amount (max $100 FanCash/day). FanCash issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance. BET & GET: Must toggle on this promotion in your bet slip and wager $20+ cash on any market (min. odds -500) within 7 days of account opening to receive $50 in FanCash each day for your first 7 days. Must opt in each day to claim FanCash. FanCash issued in connection with this Promotion expires 24 hours from issuance. See full T&C at Fanatics. | |||||
 FanDuel
4.4
/5 |
Get $350 in Bonus Bets When you Wager $5 for 7 Days | Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$250 | Expiry
7 days |
Bet $5 Every Day for 7 Days, Get up to $350 Back if Your Bet Wins 21+ (18+ D.C., WY). New customers only. Offer available in AZ/AR/CO/CT/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MA /MI/MO/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY/DC (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. Min $5 wager required each day for up to 7 days. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable Bet Reset Tokens which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full T&C at FanDuel. | |||||
Bet365
4.5
/5 |
Bet $10, Get $365 in Bonus Bets Win or Lose | Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$365 | Expiry
7 days |
Get $365 in Bonus Bets After Placing Your First Real Money $10 Wager 21+. New customers only. Offer available in AZ/CO/IN/IA/ KY/LA/MO/NC/OH/TN/VA. Different offer(s) available in other states. $10 first deposit required within 30 days. Offer must be claimed via mobile app. Minimum wager of $10 required to claim the $365 in Bonus Bets. Must contain at least one selection at odds of -500 or greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. See full T&C at Bet365. Promo code is used for marketing and tracking purposes only. #ad | |||||
 Caesars
4.3
/5 |
Bet $1, Double Your Winnings on Your Next 10 Bets | Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$25000 | Expiry
14 days |
Get 10 100% Profit Boosts After Your First Real Money Wager of $1 21+ only. New customers only. Must use Promo Code BBDYW. AZ/CO/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA/ME/MA/MD/MI/ MO/NJ/NY/NC/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY/DC only. Deposit required (min $1). Must place first real money Qualifying Wager (min $1) within 30 days. Receive ten 100% Profit Boosts to use on any market. Maximum wager for each profit boost is $25. Maximum additional winnings for each rewarded profit boost is $2,500. Profit Boosts expire 14 days after receipt. See full T&C at Caesars. | |||||
 Draftkings
4.4
/5 |
Spend $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Paid Over 21 Days | Min. Deposit
$5 | Maximum bonus
$200 | Expiry
7 days |
GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). Spend $5, Get $200 In Bonus Bets, Paid Over 21 Days 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/NH/PR/WY). Void in CAN. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets. Stake removed from payout. Reward issued as $50 in Bonus Bets every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days. Bonus Bets and click-to-claims expire 7 days (168hrs) after issuance. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 9/20/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. | |||||
 BetMGM
4.1
/5 |
Up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets If Your First Bet Doesn't Win | Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$1500 | Expiry
7 days |
Up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Doesn't Win 21+. New users only. Offer available in AZ/CO/DC/IL/IN/IA/KA/LA/MA/MD/MI/ NC/NJ/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY. Offer not available in NV/NY/PR. Qualifying deposit (min $10) and first real money wager required. If qualifying bet settles as a loss, user is refunded 100% in non-withdrawable bonus bets up to $1,500. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. See full T&C at BetMGM. 21+. Bet Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET. NY: Call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369). | |||||
 BetRivers
3.8
/5 |
Second Chance Bets Up To $500 | Min. Deposit
$10 | Maximum bonus
$500 | Expiry
30 days |
Up to $500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Wager Loses 21+. New customers only. Offer amount varies by state. Up to $500 bonus in IL/IN/MD/LA/MI/PA/VA. Up to $250 bonus in CO/NJ Up to $100 bonus in AZ/IA/NY/OH/WV Must make a qualifying deposit of $10+ with promo code SPORTS. Must make qualifying cash wager with odds of -200 or greater. If the first qualifying wager settles as a loss, receive a non-withdrawable Bonus Bet equal to your stake, up to a maximum of $500. See full T&C at BetRivers. | |||||
Check Out Illinois's Latest Sportsbook Promos
Want to keep browsing?
Online sportsbooks have been legal in Illinois since 2020. But there still aren't that many options to choose from. Many Illinoians looking for more options, new sign-up bonuses, different games or to play for free instead opt for one of the legal alternatives to betting. You can read more about them here.
Social Sportsbooks
Free-to-play or real money alternative that simulates real betting. Click here to find a social sportsbook bonus.
DFS & Pick'em
Draft your own fantasy team using real players, and win prizes. Click here to find a bonus for fantasy sports.
Prediction Markets
Predict Yes/No outcomes on real events, and win real money. Legal in all states. Click here to find a prediction bonus.
Quick facts about gambling in Illinois
We quickly break down some facts about gambling in Illinois, and some sportsbook promos recommended by our crew.
- Legal gambling age: 18-21+
- Remote registration: Yes
- Online betting legal: Yes
- Online casino legal: No
- Fantasy sports legal: Yes
- Social sportsbooks legal: Yes
- Social casinos legal: Yes
- Prediction markets legal: Yes
Common Questions In Illinois
We answer questions about gambling, betting and bonuses from Illinois residents.
Are online sportsbooks legal in Illinois?
Yes, Illinois legalized online betting back in 2020. All companies shown on this page have received permission and a state license to operate legally.
Can I play online casino in Illinois?
No. Real-money online casinos are prohibited in Illinois. It is however possible to play casino games at social casinos operating under the sweepstakes model.
Illinois is currently fighting some sweepstakes operators in the state regarding their dual-currency systems, which make it possible to bet and win real money on the games. As a result, many brands now only offer free-to-play games with no prizes.
Are prediction markets illegal in Illinois?
This is a difficult question to answer, as the legal technicalities are still being figured out. There are currently two camps in Illinois.
The state claims that prediction markets are considered illegal gambling in the state, and that the Illinois Gaming Board must approve of all operators in the state for them to be legal. Sports contracts are being particularly criticized.
The prediction markets on the other hand argue that they are licensed federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and that the federal licensing overrules the state legislation.
The same legal battle is currently being fought in many other U.S. states. In some, it has gone so far as the state issuing cease-and-desist orders to the operators, who in turn have sued the state. No legal conclusion has been reached in Illinois yet.
What is the legal gambling age in Illinois?
The general gambling age in Illinois is 21+, which applies to online sportsbooks and physical casinos.
Bingo, lotteries, charity games and alternatives to online betting, like daily fantasy sports, generally have an 18+ requirement.
Are betting bonuses really legit?
Yes, as long as the company offering them is legal and licensed in Illinois. Sign-up bonuses are simply a marketing stunt, and the sportsbooks hope that they will make a profit on players claiming the bonus in the long run.
Some people do however feel tricked by bonus offers if they misunderstand or don't read the terms. That's why it's important to always know what you sign up for. Pay particular attention to the turnover requirement, minimum deposit, minimum odds and expiration date, plus any special restrictions that might complicate things for you.
Does Illinois have a gambling tax?
Illinois does not have a particular gambling tax, but gambling profits are considered taxable state income. This means that the regular rate of about 4.95% is applied when you file your tax returns.
In addition, gambling winnings must also be reported on the federal income tax return. Federal tax, withholding 24%, is applied after certain thresholds are met.
