Your Guide To Betting On Illinois College Teams In Person: What To Do Once You’re At The Sportsbook

Written By Joe Boozell on December 21, 2021
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Illinois Gov. JB PritzkersignedHB 3136 into law in mid-December. The bill legalizes betting on Illinois college teams, but there is a catch: an in-person stipulation.

That means you won’t see odds for Illinois, Northwestern, DePaul, etc. on your sports betting apps. However, you can bet on those teams if you’re physically present at a retail sportsbook.

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You can also sign up for an online sports betting account at all but the final three locations listed. Illinois still has an in-person registration policy, but thanks to the bill, that will end on March 5, 2022 at the latest.

We’re going to answer any questions you might have about betting on Illinois school teams in person underneath.

Is it currently possible for me to wager on Illinois school groups?

If you do but in person, it is legitimate. Nevertheless, as of right now, no sportsbook has asked the Illinois Gaming Board to provide ranges on Illinois school activities.

As soon as that changes, we’ll release this story.

Can I apply my phone to place wagers if I’m at the game or casino?

No, you’re not able. This is distinct from, in some instances, being able to create an account just by being in the parking lot.

If a shop is available, you may place bets there or at the counter.

What kinds of wagers am I allowed to place?

Pre-game wagers on contests featuring Illinois school clubs are available.

Let’s say, for instance, that Illinois will face Wisconsin in a forthcoming basketball game. The pregame spread, moneyline, over / under, etc. can all be bet on. If you so choose, you can also use these wagers as betting feet.

What kinds of wagers can & rsquo, t I place?

There won’t be any live gambling or person decorations available. The absence of life gaming is most notable because US sportsbooks frequently do not provide college player props.

When will the need to be in individual end?

We are unsure and cannot know for sure. Yet, the law specifies that the preparation will take effect on July 1, 2023. end.

The government will then be in charge of deciding what happens. They have the option of expanding the plan, eliminating the in-person requirement and allowing bets on Illinois college teams online, or reverting to no betting at all on IL schools.

Having said that, if everything goes according to plan, there should be a boost in website growth by 2023.

May I place a wager on non-Illino schools electronically?

Yes. You can easily find odds from out-of-state universities on your activities gambling software.

Another modifications to Illinois’ HB 3136

As was already mentioned, the act designates March 5, 2022 as the final day for in-person subscription.

So just in time to bet on March Madness, Illinoisans will be able to create sports betting accounts online again.

Despite being the No. 3 sports betting state in the US by handle each month, IL only has six online sportsbooks. Expect that number to double by the end of the year, and it wouldn’t be shocking if the Land of Lincoln flirted with $1 billion in March handle.

HB 3136 also allows Wintrust Arena to apply for a sports betting license. With Chicago passing an ordinance allowing stadium betting, expect to see sportsbooks at Wintrust and other Chicago sports venues in the next few years.

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