March 16, 2025 - Today, bet365 revealed its main launch in the great state of Illinois with the introduction of its acclaimed sportsbook, in a partnership with Walker's Bluff Casino Resort.

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

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

"We are incredibly delighted to use our customers an award-winning mobile sports wagering experience with bet365," says Tom Griffith, Walker's Bluff Casino Resort General Manager.

Draft Day Sports Lounge at Walker's Bluff offers among the very best area sports seeing experiences for all sports fans and a total sports bar dining establishment experience. Customers will be able to position sports wagers online at Draft Day Sports Lounge or all other resort outlets with the mobile wagering bet365 app.

Beginning today, sports gamblers in Illinois can sign up for the new bet365 site at il.bet365.com.

As part of the statement, new and qualified bet365 consumers aged 21+ in Illinois will receive special introductory new client offers:


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

Fantastic website features, including Same Game Parlay and Cash Out.


About Casino Resort

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, an Elite Casino Resorts home, lies in Carterville, Illinois, near many Southern Illinois 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 spa, a variety of dining alternatives, including Ruthie's Steak & Seafood, live weekend entertainment, and a 1,200-seat occasion center that hosts national entertainment, conferences, and conventions. Visit us at 777 Walker's Bluff Way, Carterville, IL.

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