For some, the topic of gambling in Illinois might evoke thoughts of Al Capone and organized crime. But in truth, Illinois has had a long history of legal gambling.

The state recently moved to considerably expand the number of places, methods and types of gambling thanks to the 2019 Illinois Gambling Act.

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Also authorized are new sports betting kiosks at licensed locations where limited forms of sports betting will be allowed.

In other words, there are already various ways to gamble in Illinois, and more are coming soon. Here’s an overview of the gambling types currently available in Illinois, as well as what’s to come.

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Is online gambling legal in Illinois?

The new Illinois Gambling Act of 2019 allows online sports betting in Illinois, although it does not legalize other types of online casino games or online poker.

Since 2012, the Illinois Lottery has provided residents and visitors to play Powerball, Mega Millions and other games from their computers or mobile devices.

It is possible to bet on horse racing online in Illinois as well, either at the state’s three horse tracks or at two dozen off-track betting (OTB) locations.

TVG is available in Illinois for online horse betting.

Illinois also allows daily fantasy sports (DFS).

Regarding other available types of online gambling, those in Illinois can play social casino games.

Sweepstakes casinos and poker sites

Another option is Chumba Casino, a sweepstakes site offering a variety of online slot games that permits play from Illinois.

The site employs a dual-currency system involving “gold coins” that can be purchased and “sweeps coins,” which players can only obtain as a bonus or via various promotions.

Other sweepstakes sites, such as LuckyLand Slots, operate similarly and are available to those in Illinois. Basic rules of slot machines.

Online poker players have similar social options like Zynga or the World Series of Poker.

Global Poker, the sister site to Chumba Casino, also provides a similar dual-currency loophole to be considered a sweepstakes site, thereby enabling the operator to allow players in Illinois and elsewhere in the US to play.

What types of gambling are available in Illinois?

Illinois is a gambling-friendly state and offers many options for those who love to play.

Whether you’re a poker pro, sports handicapper, love to hit the horse tracks, or are new to casino games, here’s our full guide.

Illinois riverboat casinos

The state’s 10 riverboat casinos all feature slot machines and table games. Here’s a list of Illinois casinos and where they are located:

Argosy Casino Alton (Alton)
Casino Queen (East St. Louis)
Grand Victoria Casino (Elgin)
Harrah’s Casino & Hotel Joliet (Joliet)
Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel (Metropolis)
Hollywood Casino Aurora (Aurora)
Hollywood Casino & Hotel Joliet (Joliet)
Jumer’s Casino & Hotel (Rock Island)
Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino (East Peoria)
Rivers Casino Des Plaines (Des Plaines)

All 10 have a variety of slots, including reel slots and progressive slots, plus video poker.

Depending on where you go, table games include:

Blackjack varieties, including 21+3
Big 6 Wheel
Caribbean Stud
Craps
EZ Bacc (a baccarat variant)
High-card flush
Let It Ride
Mini-baccarat
Mississippi Stud poker
Pai Gow poker
Roulette
Three card poker
Texas Hold’em Bonus
Ultimate Texas Hold’em

Some (not all) riverboat casinos have poker rooms as well.

Illinois law does not permit casinos to remain open 24 hours, which means most will close their doors for two to four hours each day during the early morning.

The Illinois Gambling Act authorizes six additional casinos to be built in Illinois in the following locations:

Chicago
Danville
Waukegan
Rockford
Williamson County (near Carbondale)
Cook County in either Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich, Thornton or Worth

The new law also allows the riverboat casinos to finally become land-based casinos after paying a fee and obtaining regulators’ approval to do so.

The existing casinos will be allowed to expand their operations from 1,200 to 2,000 “gaming positions” should they desire, with such expansion also requiring the payment of a position fee for every added position.

Meanwhile, the new Chicago “mega-casino” will be much bigger, with 4,000 gaming positions.

Illinois horse betting

Illinois currently has three horse racetracks:

Arlington International Racecourse (Arlington Heights)
Fairmount Park Racetrack (Collinsville)
Hawthorne Race Course (Cicero)

There are 24 off-track betting locations at present, with the most recent update to the Illinois Horse Racing Act that allows for 19 more. All are operated under the auspices of one of the three in-state tracks.

Here are those OTB sites, arranged by city:

Alton: Mac’s Time-Out Lounge OTB
Aurora: The Piazza
Chicago: Trackside at Joe’s Bar
Chicago: Club Corliss OTB
Crestwood: Crestwood OTB
Glendale Heights: Q Bar
Green Oaks: Post Time Sports Bar & Grille
Hodgkins: Trackside at Salerno’s
Hoffman Estates: The Saddle Room
Joliet: Bookie Magee’s OTB Parlor
Lansing: Black Eyed Susan
McHenry: Salerno’s Pizzeria & R.Bar
Mokena: Stoney Point Grill
Normal: BloNo Pizza Co.
North Aurora: The Turf

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