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Permitted: Illinois sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, and you must be 21+.

Permitted
Summary

Illinois sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, and you must be 21+. Retail at casinos, racetracks, sports venues. Regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board; remote registration allowed.

Source: igb.illinois.gov → · Updated August 2, 2026

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