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Gambling recovery in Illinois

Illinois has legal mobile and retail sports betting (launched March 2020), commercial casinos statewide, video gaming terminals in bars and truck stops, a state lottery, and parimutuel racing. It is one of the largest sports betting markets by handle.

Compiled by Austin Taylor, Founder of Cope Compass · Updated May 2026
Sources: Illinois Council on Problem Gambling · National Council on Problem Gambling · SAMHSA findtreatment.gov
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Gambling landscape in Illinois

Mobile and retail sports betting, commercial casinos, VGTs, lottery, and parimutuel racing are all legal. iGaming is not legal. Illinois Gaming Board regulates casinos and sports wagering; VGT operator locations are widespread.

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