Illinois Sports Bettors Won’t Miss The On-Site Registration Requirement

Written By Derek Helling on August 27, 2020

The Editor has written a first-person narrative discussing the need for on-site registration for sports betting in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker has decided to postpone the implementation of this requirement until September 19th.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has shown inconsistency in the registration process for online sports betting in recent months.

Numerous individuals can rejoice in not having to register on-site at DraftKings at Casino Queen, as it is currently unnecessary.

Although DraftKings had streamlined the process for efficiency, it ironically raised questions about its value. The quick and easy operation, while convenient, seemed at odds with the hours spent traveling to the casino.

A first-hand accounts of the on-site subscription for DraftKings

Upon arrival at the Casino Queen in East St. Louis, you will notice multiple signs directing you on how to easily register for DraftKingsSportsbook without leaving your car.

It is recommended that you take the following course of action:

Turn on the WiFi on your device.
Make sure to download the DraftKings Sportsbook app.

I parked briefly in three different spots in the parking lot, but my phone was unable to detect any WiFi networks. Nevertheless, I was able to download the app using my files.

It took about 4 hours to download the app. After opening the DraftKings app, I was asked to enable location services on my device, so I did.

I utilized my current DraftKings login information for daily fantasy sports (DFS) to access and sign into the app.

That increased it by 4 hours.

The software asked me to confirm that I was following all laws related to my location, including the minimum age requirement, and to verify that there were no other restrictions on my ability to gamble in Illinois. I selected the appropriate options.

Another 10 minutes went by after that.

In conclusion, I was prepared to make the payment and start placing bets. The process and timeline for completing the payment were as follows:

Having difficulty obtaining a WiFi connection while driving around aimlessly for an hour.
It will take 4 hours to download the app.
Setting up site services takes only 1 minute.
Logging in with my current account requires 4 hours.
Additional confirmations: 10 hours
full: 1: 19

I rarely interacted with others or joined in the game during registration, but there were moments when I found myself not alone in the parking lot.

discussing his encounter with another voter

Around 12:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, eight additional vehicles were observed in the parking lot. Two of them were registered in Illinois, while the other six had Missouri registration plates.

Reggie, a 42-year-old Florissant, Missouri resident, decided to register for an online casino after discovering that he could sign up from the comfort of his car the day before.

He claimed that it took him about 30 minutes to travel. Like me, he said that his Samsung phone was unable to find a WiFi network, even though he usually had no trouble connecting.

Reggie claimed he had never had a DraftKings account before and said it only took him about one minute to sign up for the sports betting app.

Reggie announced his plan to take the journey again because his home is close to the state border.

I am grateful for the legality of everything here. I’ve heard of men who were tricked by a bookmaker. While the half-hour drive may not be the most convenient, I can at least indulge in some barbeque while I’m here. I wanted to make sure I was ready for the sports season before it starts.

Clark, a 57-year-old from Pekin, was so enthusiastic that he signed up for the practice from the parking lot. He shared both positive and negative aspects of the activity, but he was disappointed to discover that there was no WiFi signal available.

It’s great that I can still participate in the game without having to attend in person. While I appreciate the effort the players are putting in, the risk of contracting the virus is too high for me to take that chance.

Finally, Andrew announced his upcoming business trip to St. Louis, Missouri. While in the area, he decided to sign up for the DraftKings virtual casino.

Why in-person membership results in a net loss

Andrew repeated that it was unlikely for the man to create an online sports betting account if he had to go to the casino in person. He explained that traveling from his home to St. Louis takes 2.5 hours.

Andrew responded with a definite yes when asked if he would have traveled such a significant distance just to complete his subscription.

Heck, & ldquo, no.

I am not willing to spend an additional two hours in a game parking lot after already driving for five hours. Although I am not a seasoned gambler, I find this to be absurd. The idea of having to travel such a distance just to participate in an activity that could easily be done at home does not make sense to me.

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Nevertheless, Illinois residents can rest easy for the next month as Pritzker has once again postponed the state’s in-person registration requirement until September 19.

Illinois residents have the chance to take advantage of this opportunity, especially with uncertainty surrounding whether Pritzker will extend his expulsion order past September 20. If Pritzker chooses not to renew his latest order, the only option for sports bettors in Illinois could be to register in person.