Illinois Sports Betting Promos & Bonus Codes in 2024

In Illinois, sports betting is legal. Since 2020, several online and retail sportsbooks have been available and operational. In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed a sports betting law, which was signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June of that year.

There are currently 6 online sportsbooks in the state, and bettors can find great promotions from all of them in the Land of Lincoln. Let's take a look at the sportsbook promotions available to Illinois bettors.

Illinois became the 15th state to legalize sports betting on June 28, 2019, and went live on August 5, 2020. 

The most popular sports in Illinois revolve around four major sports in the United States. Depending on your location in Illinois, you may be interested in betting online on sports teams from Chicago or nearby St. Louis.

Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the National League (NL) Central division in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was first established in 1876 and has been known as the Cubs since 1903. They play their home games at Wrigley Field, one of the most historic and iconic ballparks in the country, which is located in the Wrigleyville neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago.

The team has a long and storied history and is one of the most beloved teams in baseball. They have won the World Series 3 times (1907, 1908, 2016). The team has also featured many legendary players, including Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, and Ryne Sandberg.

The Cubs are known for having a large and passionate fanbase, and games at Wrigley Field are often sold out. The team has experienced a period of success in recent years, winning the World Series in 2016; they are considered a favorite to win the pennant again.

The Cubs have a rivalry with the St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers, which is considered to be one of the best rivalries in baseball.

Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox is a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the American League (AL) Central division in Major League Baseball (MLB). The team was established in 1901 and is one of two Major League Baseball teams in Chicago, the other being the Chicago Cubs. They play their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field, on the South Side of Chicago.

In the 2005 season, the White Sox won their first World Series title in 88 years by sweeping the Houston Astros in four games. This was a historic accomplishment for the team and their fans, ending the so-called "Curse of the Black Sox".

The White Sox are considered to have a passionate fan base like the Cubs, but the team has not been able to match the success of the crosstown rivals of recent times. The team is working on building a competitive roster and is currently seen as a team to keep an eye on in the coming years.

The White Sox also share a rivalry with the Cleveland Indians, known as the "Windy City Showdown." It's considered one of the most intense and competitive rivalries in baseball.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and play in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was first established in 1966 and has played its home games at the United Center since 1994.

The Bulls have a very successful history, led by one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Michael Jordan. During the 1990s, the team won six NBA championships in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, and 1998. The team also featured other All-Stars, such as Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and Horace Grant. This era of the bulls led by Jordan is considered the greatest dynasty in NBA history, and they were responsible for popularizing the NBA to a broader global audience.

Since the end of Jordan's era, the team has gone through a rebuilding process and has had some success but hasn't reached the same level of dominance they had during the 90s. The team is still considered one of the most valuable franchises in the league and has a loyal fan base.