This page contains information about the sports betting bar Club Hawthorne in Villa Park, IL. The venue is part of a chain of Club Hawthorne properties throughout Illinois.
Club Hawthorne Villa Park is one of three sports betting bars that operate as an extension of the Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, IL. The gambling facility operates alongside Crazy Pour, which opened in 2013 before launching sports betting in 2023.
In this piece, we’ll take a look at the betting opportunities at Club Hawthorne Villa Park. We will also highlight the partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook and provide you with contact information for the venue.
Club Hawthorne Villa Park opened its sports betting operation in January 2023, becoming the third sports betting venue tied to the Hawthorne Race Course. The other two sports bars opened in Crestwood and Prospects Heights in 2021.
Patrons at Club Hawthorne can participate in sports betting thanks to a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook (more on that below). After making their bets with the on-site teller or at the self-service kiosks, guests can watch the games on Club Hawthorne’s 26-foot video wall or on the hundreds of HDTVs throughout the building.
Yes, there is sports betting available at Club Hawthorne Villa Park. Guests can make their wagers by using the self-service digital kiosks throughout the bar or by using the in-person betting concierge.
In addition to Illinois sports betting, patrons can also participate in off-track horse race betting. You must be at least 18 years of age to gamble on horse races in Illinois, while the sports wagering age requirement is 21+
Beyond the Villa Park location, Club Hawthorne also has sports betting at locations in Crestwood and Prospect Heights. Off-track betting is available at the non-sports betting bars in Evergreen Park, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Lansing McHenry, Mokena, North Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace (two), and Rockford.
Club Hawthorne offers sports betting through a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook Illinois. Originally, PointsBet was the sports gambling partner, but Fanatics (who had previously only worked in sports merchandising verticals) purchased PointsBet’s North American betting licenses in the summer of 2023 and quickly converted platforms to their own branding.
Aside from in-person betting at Club Hawthorne Villa Park, Illinois residents and visitors can download the Fanatics Sportsbook app to take the fun on the go. The app is free to download and is available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
No, there are no other types of gambling at Club Hawthorne Villa Park beyond sports wagering and off-track horse race betting. Slot machines, poker rooms, and table games would violate the terms of Club Hawthorne’s current sports betting license, so they aren’t available.
Aside from the gambling, patrons will enjoy the entertainment and cuisine at Crazy Pour, the bar connected to Club Hawthorne Villa Park. Here are a few of the favorites.
