Sports Betting
Legal
Casino Gambling
Commercial casinos
Online Casino / iGaming
Illegal
State Lottery
Yes
Horse Racing / Racetracks
Legal
Chicago area has multiple commercial casinos. Sports betting legal since 2020. Rivers Casino in Des Plaines is busy.
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Sources: American Gaming Association 2024, Legal Sports Report, NCSL. Gambling laws change frequently — verify current status before wagering.