While Illinois has the potential to be the most competitive state in the nation for sports betting, its recent legalities have been a hindrance. The Illinois legal system originally required in-person registration for mobile sportsbooks, making it less accessible to sports fans. However, the passage of HB 3136 has changed that by ending on-site mobile sign ups. This will likely level the playing field for both bettors and operators.
In addition to offering betting options for Illinois residents, a sportsbook can also allow players from other states to place bets. Illinois sportsbooks accept payments from credit, debit, and Discover cards, but not American Express or Discover cards. Players can also use an Illinois sports betting app to place bets online. Once an account is established, players must follow instructions on funding their account. Once the account is funded, users must follow the same payment instructions for withdrawals. Detailed information on how to fund your Illinois sports betting account can be found in the terms and conditions of each Illinois sportsbook.
If you are new to sports betting, you may want to stick to wagers with lower stakes and lower risk. The most popular types of wagers are moneyline and over/under bets. Points spread wagers, on the other hand, require more research and knowledge of competing teams and players. To place bets on Illinois sports events, first log in to your Illinois sports betting desktop or app. Select the match you want to bet on and scan through your options.
