Pritzker Ends Mobile Sports Betting Registration In Illinois

Starting on Saturday, March 5, 2022, there is no longer a requirement to go to a physical sportsbook in Illinois in order to register for an online sportsbook. You can now easily create an Illinois sports betting account from the comfort of your phone or computer.

Registering for wireless sports betting was enjoyable while it lasted.

As of late August 2020, online registration was made available in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, Governor JB Pritzker decided not to extend Executive Order 2020-41 on Friday, requiring Illinois bettors to now go to a physical sportsbook to register for an online account.

The decision has been influenced by the significant improvement in Illinois’ COVID-19 situation since the spring, although it is surprising given that the pandemic is still ongoing.

The number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise in Illinois, the Land of Lincoln.

This news is important for current sportsbooks in Illinois, but it poses even more challenges for customers and new operators.

Barstool has just been launched and is currently in a critical stage of customer acquisition, while BetMGM Sportsbook is not far behind.

Online registration is essential for drawing in new customers, especially with the five original online sportsbooks in Illinois now able to operate remotely for an extended period.

Thanks to this support, Illinois has become the 4th largest sports betting market in the US, with a handle of $581.6 million in January. Without this rapid progress, the Illinois market would not have reached this point if the original plans had been followed.

We have not experienced any problems with mobile membership, as it is functioning as intended.

Here is a more in-depth examination of Pritzker’s decision.

Increased COVID – 19 treatments, but circumstances on the rise

Pritzker ended smart registration despite a rise in cases and a positive rate.

The seven-day rolling positivity rate increased to 4.1% as of Friday, up from 2.4% reported last month at this time.

In late July, Pritzker allowed for in-person registration to resume when the state positivity rate was around 3%.

He adjusted the positivity rate back below 4% in late August. Prior to Friday, Pritzker had not made any alterations to his program.

As of now, one quarter of Illinois residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Governor Pritzker has just declared that all adults in Illinois, excluding those in Chicago, will be able to receive the vaccine by mid-April.

What lies ahead?

Predicting the future is challenging, but if the spread of new variants slows down, Illinois could see a more optimistic outlook for COVID-19 in the coming months.

Illinois is currently at the forefront of immunizing its residents, and it is expected that registration will continue to rise.

Although Pritzker’s recent action is a positive development, it is probable that in-person registration will still be required for the foreseeable future.

Illinois may issue an online-only license to an operator for a price of $20 million, with stipulations attached to the license. This could potentially occur as early as January 2022, but the high cost may deter potential bidders.

It is possible that implementing online registration again will necessitate new laws.

a harsh the creation of Barstool

Barstoolsimply began operating in Illinois in March.

Illinois residents must now go to a nearby physical casino to file their paperwork.

Additionally, Barstool has established collaborations with Argosy Casino Alton, Hollywood Casino Joliet, and Aurora Casino, demonstrating a strong financial foothold in Illinois.

Nevertheless, the convenience of signing up and placing bets from the comfort of your couch does not negate the importance of having a physical presence. Online betting accounts for over 90% of the total wagers made by Illinois residents each month.

Barstool faces a significant challenge in attracting clients compared to other El operators due to its requirement for in-person registration.

Not only are we now featured on BetMGM watch, but we have also successfully moved our sports betting license from FanDuel to their racetrack.

If BetMGM were to team up with Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, its circumstances would be even more precarious than those of Barstool.

The sports betting market in Illinois is experiencing yet another significant transformation in its tumultuous journey.