A New Beginning: 100% Online Sports Betting Registration Is Officially Back

Online sports betting membership in Illinois has returned and will continue to do so.

From Saturday, March 5, visiting a physical sportsbook in Illinois to register for a legal online sportsbook will no longer be necessary. You can now sign up for an Illinois sports betting account using your phone or computer.

That’s all there is to it.

This regulatory update has arrived just in time for March Madness betting. With this policy adjustment, more individuals in Illinois will be participating in the legal gaming market, potentially leading to record-breaking betting totals for the state.

The policy update refers to “Her”.

At least one new IL sportsbook (* cough * BetMGM ) is available.

BetMGM Illinois has gone live, marking its debut as the seventh online sportsbook in the Land of Lincoln.

BetMGM, which submitted its license application in September 2020, has waited a long time for approval. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) finally granted the license in late January. As one of the top four sports betting apps in the country, BetMGM Sportsbook is expected to be a significant contender in the Illinois gaming industry.

By the end of this year, Illinois could potentially have a double-digit number of online casinos. This is similar to other states that constitutionally permit sports betting.

Three unidentified operators for online-only sports betting licenses exist, and their identities might be disclosed on March 10 during the IGB meeting.

Caesars has also rolled out an ‘enhanced’ sports betting app. Although it’s not technically a fresh launch, it is fundamentally being handled as one.

Currently operating Illinois online sportsbooks are prepared for & lsquo, re-launch,

As of Saturday morning, six online sportsbooks, including Illinois & rsquo, will no longer require you to visit their associated casino to finalize your betting account.

You don’t need to physically visit PointsBet, DraftKings, FanDuel, or Caesars at William Hill to register. As of 10 a.m. on March 5, you can download any or all of these applications from the comfort of your own home, your favorite eating place, or even someone else’s house. The only requirement is that you remain within the specified location boundaries.

This implies that there is no necessity to travel to Aurora to register for Barstool Sportsbook. Previously, they only offered a three-week period for remote user registration before Governor JB Pritzker reinstated the requirement for in-person registration in April.

Aside from shorter travel times, Illinois-based sports bettors can enjoy numerous benefits. With the launch of BetMGM, anticipate an influx of sportsbook promotions and more competitive offers overall.

more money from sports gambling in Illinois

What is the increase in the state’s revenue from the updated casino membership? The concise answer is, excellent, valuable items.

In 2021, Illinois received over $7 billion in bets, a figure expected to rise in 2022. The highest monthly bet total recorded was $840.4 million in October.

The state is anticipated to eventually hit a monthly handle of $1 billion, possibly by fall 2022. March might not reach that figure, but a state record in handle is projected nonetheless. This could also lead to record-high operator and tax revenues.

Moreover, let’s not overlook the fact that there are likely at least 10 bookmakers available online.

The story of online betting registration is repeated.

The journey to reach this level has been long and odd. During the pandemic, Illinois has consistently alternated between enrolling in-person and online.

The sequence of events has been documented by Play Illinois: