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Sports betting and prediction markets in Illinois

Last verified: 2026-09-14 · Editorial owner: compliance desk

Licensed sportsbooks

All 6 sportsbook-category platforms and all 3 DFS/sweeps platforms we cover operate in Illinois. Sportsbooks are licensed by the state and carry a 21 minimum; DFS and sweepstakes platforms operate under different rules and may admit players at 18.

DraftKings FanDuel BetMGM Caesars Fanatics Rebet

DFS / sweeps

Underdog Sleeper Onyx

Prediction markets

Event contracts are regulated federally by the CFTC rather than state by state, so a CFTC-designated exchange can be available where no state sportsbook licence exists. Availability still varies: individual exchanges apply their own geofences, and pending litigation has changed access in several states at short notice.

Polymarket, OG Markets are not currently accessible from Illinois in our coverage. Kalshi, ProphetX are; availability is subject to change, so verify before signing up.

Kalshi ProphetX Polymarket OG Markets

Availability changes quickly, especially for prediction markets. Confirm directly with the platform before signing up.