{"id":21460,"date":"2022-11-07T10:22:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T10:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalsportsbooks.com\/?page_id=21460"},"modified":"2024-09-20T14:31:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:31:06","slug":"illinois-sports-betting-guide-cur_year-compare-the-best-il-sportsbooks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legalsportsbooks.com\/illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Sports Betting Guide 2025 – Compare the Best IL Sportsbooks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Prairie State became the 14th US state to legalize sports wagering when Illinois sports betting was signed into law in June 2019. Since sports betting officially launched in March 2020, the industry has taken off and today, bettors have seven regulated sportsbooks to enjoy.<\/p>\n

This guide offers bettors a comprehensive look at IL sports betting, including what’s legal, the taxes you’ll pay on winnings, how to sign up online and where to visit retail sportsbooks in the state. We also rank and review five of the best IL sportsbooks – each of them listed are licensed and safe to play – so keep reading to learn more.<\/p>\n

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