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Racing licences in Illinois
Racing in Illinois: live · 8 active licences.
- status
- Live
- active licences
- 8
- minimum age
- 18+
- checked
- Oct 13, 2026
From the US database · government sources
Racing in Illinois: key facts
Legal status
Legal and live
Licences on file
15
state registry rows
Regulators
2
Illinois Racing Board
Licensed operators
| Holder | Brands | Type | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Race Course, Inc | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| NYRA-Bets LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| ODS Technologies, L.P. | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Xpressbet | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| AmWest Entertainment LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Lien Games Racing LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| DK Horse LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Hawthorne Race Course, IncHawthorne Casino & Race Course | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| NYRA-Bets LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| ODS Technologies, L.P. | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| AmWest Entertainment LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| Lien Games Racing LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
| DK Horse LLC | — | advance deposit wagering | — |
Documents on file
Government sources (2)
- Illinois Racing Board Advanced Deposit Wagering irb.illinois.gov · checked 2026-10-15
- Illinois Racing Board ADW handles 2026 through September 30 irb.illinois.gov · checked 2026-10-15
Licensed operators
Real listings · not ads8 active licences in Illinois — registry rows, not ads.
AmWest Entertainment LLC
amwager.com
Hawthorne Race Course, Inc.
clubhawthorne.com
DK Horse LLC DBA Draftkings Racing
racing.draftkings.com
NYRA-Bets LLC (affiliate American Wagering Inc. DBA Caesars Racebook)
nyrabets.com
Lien Games Racing LLC
offtrackbetting.com · playup.com · racebetwin.com
ODS Technologies, L.P. DBA TVG and FanDuel Racing
racing.fanduel.com · tvg.com
Churchill Downs Technology Initiatives Company DBA Twinspires and BetAmerica
betamerica.com · twinspires.com
Xpressbet
xpressbet.com
Floors
Guides
Racing in Illinois — context
Education guides only. Operator hosts stay on licence cards.
- Is online casino legal in Illinois?No. Illinois does not license internet casino games. The Gaming Board’s lawful lanes are land casinos, sports wagering, and video gaming — not a .com casino site.Read
- Is online casino legal in the US?Only where a state licenses it. Federal law does not legalize online casinos nationwide, and a .com domain is never a licence. Seven states run licensed iGaming; Nevada allows online poker only.Read
FAQ
Racing in Illinois FAQ
How many racing licences are live in Illinois?
8 active racing licences on the registry files we harvest. Status cell: Live.
Where is the full state matrix?
See all six formats for Illinois on the state page, including floors tied to landHostId when we have the casino card.
Sources
- RegistryIllinois racing — Illinois Racing BoardChecked 2026-10-13
- MatrixUS state × format statusChecked 2026-10-13
- MethodMethodology
Registry rows only. Ranks are not sold.