March 16, 2025 - Today, bet365 announced its main launch in the excellent state of Illinois with the intro of its acclaimed sportsbook, in a collaboration with Walker's Bluff Casino Resort.

The Prairie State becomes the 13th state in bet365's US expansion and joins Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.

"Championship-winning franchises, renowned athletes, and impassioned fans define Illinois' Never Ordinary sports culture," said a bet365 spokesperson. "Now, brand-new and qualified gamblers from Chicago, Springfield, and all of the Prairie State can sign up with the bet365 experience, which features terrific offerings like amazing Bet Boosts, the fastest In-Game product, and Same Game Parlays."

"We are very excited to offer our clients an acclaimed mobile sports betting experience with bet365," says Tom Griffith, Walker's Bluff Casino Resort General Manager.

Draft Day Sports Lounge at Walker's Bluff uses one of the finest location sports viewing experiences for all sports fans and a total restaurant experience. Customers will have the ability to put sports wagers online at Draft Day Sports Lounge or all other resort outlets with the mobile betting bet365 app.

Beginning today, sports wagerers in Illinois can register for the new bet365 website at il.bet365.com.

As part of the statement, new and qualified bet365 clients aged 21+ in Illinois will qualify for special introductory new consumer offers:


PLUS we have SUPER BOOSTED 1 point to be scored in the first video game of The College Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 20 to +100 (max $50)

Fantastic site functions, consisting of Same Game Parlay and Cash Out.


About Walker's Bluff Casino Resort

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, an Elite Casino Resorts residential or commercial property, lies in Carterville, Illinois, near many Southern Illinois tourist attractions. Situated beside the Walker's Bluff Tasting Room, Walker's Bluff Casino Resort combines a Vegas-inspired gambling establishment experience with a 113-room hotel, a full-service day spa, a range of dining alternatives, including Ruthie's Steak & Seafood, live weekend entertainment, and a 1,200-seat occasion center that hosts nationwide entertainment, meetings, and conventions. Visit us at 777 Walker's Bluff Way, Carterville, IL.

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