FanDuel Dishing Out Free Money To Illinois Sports Bettors Amid Launch

Written By Joe Boozell on August 31, 2020Last Updated on February 25, 2021

The fourth online casino in the Prairie State, FanDuel Par-A-Dice, debuted on Friday in Illinois.

FanDuel has become a part of DraftKings and BetRivers in what could soon become a saturated sector. Illinois’ Governor, J.B. Pritzker, recently removed the mandate for in-person registration until at least September 19. This change could potentially impact the market in the upcoming period.

FanDuel is assertively targeting Illinois sports bettors right from the start, as anticipated.

This is what FanDuel Sportsbook offers in Illinois.

Free$ 50 for new and existing users,$ 500 bonus bet

New users have the ability to bet up to $500, and should they lose, they will receive a refund in the form of site credit. However, if they win, the money is theirs to keep.

The promotional bonus bet is set to expire on August 31, as stipulated in the official terms and conditions of the promotion. However, don’t be shocked if the offer is extended, considering the potential expiration of mobile registration on September 19.

Moreover, FanDuel is offering a free $50 sign-up bonus to new sports bettors in Illinois. Last week, existing users likely appreciated receiving an email about a manual adjustment made to their accounts, which added an extra $50 to their balance.

FanDuel is providing a $50 referral bonus as a motivation to share the information. Consequently, if someone signs up for the book using your website, both of you will receive $50 in site credits.

It’s also noteworthy that DraftKings conveniently offered existing users a free $50 bet on the same day that FanDuel was launched in Illinois.

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FanDuel has been functioning in Illinois for approximately three days and has already contributed to two significant increases in collections.

FD provided an opportunity for users to place a $50 bet at even odds on the Cubs scoring at least one run on Friday. The bet was successful due to Anthony Rizzo’s home run in the first inning against the Reds.

FanDuel raised the stakes for Sunday’s Clippers vs. Mavericks game to +99 at -110. As a result, savvy bettors who placed a maximum bet of $50 essentially gained $45.45 for free.

It’s a reasonable assumption that more of these will likely surface soon. Sports bettors in Illinois should stay alert.

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Users also have the option to select from an attractive futures choice on FanDuel.

FanDuel will reward you with $5 for each regular-season victory, up to a total of $50, if you place a wager of $50 or more on Super Bowl futures.

Assuming you wager $50 on the Chiefs to clinch the Super Bowl right now, you’ll only recoup your money if they secure 10 victories but fail to win the Super Bowl.

If, for example, the Chiefs won 12 games but didn’t manage to win the championship due to the $50 cap, it wouldn’t be to your advantage. Nevertheless, it’s a good incentive to consider making a future investment bet.

FanDuel lines are a welcome addition to the Illinois industry.

Before FanDuel launched, BetRivers Sports and DraftKings were the only online sportsbooks in Illinois, both using Kambi odds. By 2021, DraftKings may depart from Kambi, but until Friday, Illinois sports bettors are still searching. Previously, looking for the best deals was simply a waste of time.

The issue is identical for retail books, five Illinois & rsquo, and six physical sportsbooks that utilize Kambi odds.

FanDuel is presently accessible online, and it does not employ Kambi conflict, a change that online shoppers will appreciate.

While it’s unclear how many bettors will actively seek the best lines, one can assume that at least a significant portion will.

These individuals are also eagerly awaiting the launch of PointsBet in Illinois, which seems to be imminent.

Additionally, a brief note about the websites. When BetRivers was the sole smart book accessible in Illinois, the lack of an iOS app didn’t appear to be a significant issue.

Today, it’s clear that FanDuel and DraftKings have a presence in Lincoln. Despite having a more modern vibe, the BR smart website doesn’t load as swiftly as FanDuel or DraftKings.

BetRivers has announced that an iOS game is in development. However, as opposition in Illinois grows, so do consumer expectations.

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Joe Boozell has been a college sports writer for NCAA.com since 2015. His work has also been featured on Bleacher Report, FoxSports.com, and NBA.com. In his younger years, Boozell played basketball against Anthony Davis and Frank Kaminsky in the Chicago area… you can guess the outcome.

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