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Statute of limitations — Illinois
Illinois: 2 years for personal injury (735 ILCS 5/13-202); 3 years for consumer fraud under the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act (815 ILCS 505/10a(e)). Discovery rule applies.
2 years personal injury; 3 years consumer fraud
Filing venue
Where to File in Illinois
Illinois sports betting is regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) under the Sports Wagering Act (PA 101-0031). Cases are filed in the Northern District of Illinois (Chicago) or state circuit courts. The Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (815 ILCS 505/1 et seq.) provides a strong private right of action. Cook County Circuit Court is historically plaintiff-favorable. DraftKings and FanDuel operate through partnerships with Illinois casinos. The removal of the in-person registration requirement in 2022 is cited by plaintiffs as a regulatory failure that eliminated a natural friction point that could have slowed compulsive betting behavior.
Illinois data
Exposure in Illinois
Total sports wagering handle in Illinois in 2024, ranking the state among the top 5 nationally. The elimination of in-person registration in March 2022 was followed by a 150% increase in monthly handle within 6 months.
$11.7B wagered (2024)
Source: Illinois Gaming Board
Gross operator revenue from sports betting in Illinois in 2024. The state's 15% tax rate on adjusted gross receipts generates approximately $165 million annually in state revenue.
$1.1B operator revenue (2024)
Source: Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Council on Problem Gambling reported a 38% increase in helpline contacts between 2021 and 2024, with the sharpest increases following the elimination of in-person registration and the expansion of micro-betting and same-game parlay products.
38% helpline increase
Source: Illinois Council on Problem Gambling
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