Illinois has a large commercial casino industry and legalized sports betting in 2019, but has not moved to regulate online poker. iGaming legislation has been discussed but has not advanced, leaving residents to use offshore platforms for online poker.
Key Facts
Sports betting launched in March 2020 with a robust multi-operator market
Ten commercial casinos operate in the state including Rivers Casino Des Plaines
No licensed online poker sites exist in Illinois
iGaming bills have been introduced but stalled in the legislature
Illinois is considered a high-value target for online poker due to its large population