FanDuel Sportsbook Illinois

If you want to know more about FanDuel sportsbook in Illinois, you have landed at the right place. Keep reading to learn about this Illinois sports betting site, its promo codes and bonuses, how to register, its features and app, the types of betting it offers, and much more.

Popular bonuses on FanDuel Illinois

FanDuel is well-known for its generous welcome bonuses that anyone can benefit from. Of course, FanDuel doesn't neglect Illinois residents. It doesn't matter if you are a new player who just signed up or a loyal customer that has some time betting on this platform.

Second chance bets and odds boosts are the most usual promotion FanDuel uses, but you can also see others from time to time other offers too. Read below to learn some typical promotions you will come across during your journey in this sportsbook:

Second chance bets

FanDuel is known for its sign-up bonuses for new users. Sometimes the sportsbook may of a second chance bet. Second chance bets bet promotions ensure that you will get your money back if you lose a bet you have placed.

You will get them in the form of site credit that can be used again for bets at the same sportsbook. In the same way, if you place a bet at FanDuel, and you lose, you will get it back as non-withdrawable cash that can be used on other bets.

You will get the site credits within 72 hours after the placed bets. Your first wager after depositing will qualify for this promo. Even if you have multiple selections on a bet slip, the first selection you have made will be qualified for the promotions. To be eligible for this offer, you have to be a new user and have signed up for the first time on FanDuel.

Odds boosts

Odds boosts are when boosts of a particular game are increased and with that, the wagering requirements also rise. FanDuel offers daily odds boost promotions so stay sure to check them often.

Furthermore, Illinois residents can also benefit from FanDuel's welcome promo when these are offered. If you are opening an account for the first time on FanDuel, you might be able to get a promo. This bet should be your first with FanDuel. You will have to sign up at FanDuel, make your first deposit, and place your first bet in the Enhanced Odds market.

Multi-Sport Parlay Insurance

A parlay is a bet that consists of two or more bets. If you want to win a parlay, you have to win each one of the placed bets. If you lose just one single bet, you will lose the entire parlay. Of course, the odds of winning a parlay are small, but your payout will be huge if you win one.

Sometimes you place a parlay and all your bets win except one. This can be frustrating for bettors and that's why FanDuel offers regular multi-sport parlay insurance. This insurance will guarantee your money back in these case scenarios when a single bet makes you lose the entire parlay. This promo is a way to make parlays more appealing.

Right now FanDuel doesn't offer any parlay insurance but if you check its promo page regularly, you will for sure come across parlay insurance in the near future. Sometimes FanDuel offers around 6 unique parlay offers and with it, you take advantage of up to 4 times per day.

Refer-a-friend program

Refer-a-friend promotions will give you benefits if you invite someone over to play at a sportsbook using a link, and they register and make a deposit or place a wager. Those schemes offer people who invite someone over cash bonuses or other prizes. With this bonus, you can win up to $100.

All you have to do is click the 'Refer' icon and get an exclusive referral link. Then, your friend must sign up using this referral link and place a deposit, and bet at least $10. This way, you will get a $50 bonus credit.

If your friend also bets $10 on FanDuel Casino, you will get another $50 bonus credit. This bonus is not eligible for Illinois residents right now but check from time to time if this refer-a-friend program or another bonus program is launched in your state.

About FanDuel

If you are a sports betting fan, it's highly unlikely that you have never heard FanDuel's brand name. This top gambling company has been operating since 2009, offering different betting products like a casino, sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, and online horse race betting games. At first, it operated just as a daily fantasy sports provider.

But since the legalization of sportsbooks in the United States in May 2018, this awards-winning operator launched its own sports betting site. Speaking of prizes, FanDuel has been recognized plenty of times by industry awards that have acknowledged FanDuel for its iGaming products' excellence.

It has been named 'Operator of the Year 2021' by EGR North America Virtual Awards, 'Best Sports App 2016' by Webby Awards, and has taken home plenty of other awards.

One of the key differences FanDuel has with its infamous competitor DraftKings, is that FanDuel offers way more sport betting options especially in the fantasy genre. It caters to bettors with amazing bonuses and has an easy-to-use web-based site and app that makes players' experience way more enjoyable. FanDuel is more than just a betting site. It is a whole gambling empire, providing top industry services for its users.

Contact information

How to register on Fanduel Sportsbook in IL

We talked about FanDuel's amazing promotion types and sports betting bonuses but to take advantage of them, you will have to register an account. Illinois residents will have to go through the same procedures just like any other state's citizen to register an account in FanDuel Sportsbook.

Similar to other online sportsbooks, registering a FanDuel account is easy and straightforward. This simple process will only take some minutes of your time.

This step-by-step guide will tell you exactly how to complete the sign up procedures:

FanDuel betting app in Illinois

FanDuel's site is user-friendly and can be accessed by any type of device, no matter how old it is. It fits well on all screen types be it a smartphone, PC, or tablet. But even though FanDuel has a highly responsive and easy-to-use web-based site, it also has sports betting app in Illinois that is both available for Android and iOS.

About the FanDuel app for mobile

The FanDuel app is designed simpler than its web-based site, with black and white colors. It is easy to use and highly responsive. When you open it for the first time, you will be brought to a lobby with all the available contests.

You can use the filter option and sort the contest types you are searching for. Then select any contest type you want to enter and then select your lineup. After this step, submit your lineup for the contest. Now you are in.

By tapping on the option 'Add Entry', you can add your created lineups to any contest. To enter it in another contest, you don't have to recreate an existing lineup. The app has a three-bar icon in the corner at the top right. This icon will give you access to control your account. There is also a green horizontal bar that gives you all the information about current leagues.

Also, there is a History block that when you click it, lets you view your leagues and also changes the information displayed in the two leftmost blocks. In the top layer are listed the sports and clicking a sport will show you a list of league types. Clicking them again will present a list of contests to join.

Security of the app

They utilize advanced encryption technologies to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts and financial information. They also partner with Norton, a leading security provider, to provide their customers with the highest level of online protection.

All transactions are conducted over secure servers and FanDuel Illinois uses strong anti-fraud measures to ensure the safety of players and their money.

Additional info

It is available for both iOS and Android devices, with the iOS version being 92 MB and the Android version at 84 MB. The app is supported for both tablets and smartphones, with easy setup and navigation for both platforms.

FanDuel provides a wide range of support options, from online resources to telephone and email support. The app also has the ability to track user data, monitor progress, and provide personalized recommendations.

It is important to note that the app does require users to be at least 18 years of age and to be located in an eligible region in order to utilize its services.

Common complaints and positive reviews

FanDuel Illinois’ app has received its fair share of complaints, such as “This third party lexis nexis is awful and THEIR customer support is EVEN WORSE!! I contacted them WEEKS AGO and I haven’t heard back from them”, and “the location verification is severely flawed. Unless you want to make a deposit. It will work flawlessly for that. Placing a bet is a nightmare. So is their support”.

The FanDuel app has an overall rating of 4.8 in the App Store and 4.7 in the Google Play Store, indicating that most users enjoy using it.

How to download FanDuel app on iOS

FanDuel iPhone App supports the iPad, iPod, and iPhone touch. It is optimized for all types of iPhones even iPhone 5, 6, and 6 Plus. It requires iOS 7.0. Furthermore, it also works pretty well enough on the iPad but not so much on other devices.

The iPhone app version uses a grid approach that makes less information fit on the screen. The filters are also integrated into the grid, and that makes them less inconvenient. The iPad version doesn't allow for more data and also doesn't put filters on the screen.

To download the FanDuel app on iOS you have to follow the below instructions:

How to download FanDuel app on Android

FanDuel offers a different app for Android users which is called FanDuel Live. Differently from the iOS version, it is more like a companion app than an implementation with full features.

To download the FanDuel app on Android you have to follow the below instructions:

Sports you can bet on

On FanDuel you can bet on plenty of types of sports from the most heard to less famous ones. It features all major U.S. sports, like NFL, college football, NBA, MLB, etc. but also other leagues. You can find some sections of sports featured on the home page.

The full list of sports odds includes Australian Rules, College Basketball, Boxing, Baseball, College Football, Cricket, Darts, Hockey, MMA, Motor Racing, Rugby, Tennis, Football, Golf and Soccer.

Daily Fantasy Sports on FanDuel

If you are a daily fantasy sports fan, FanDuel is the right place for you as it is the most famous sportsbook for this genre. There you can find fantasy football, fantasy baseball, fantasy basketball, fantasy soccer, and any other type of fantasy sports.

You don't even need to be an expert to place bets because FanDuel makes it easy for you to know who you’re playing against. There are even contests exclusively only for beginners, so it's a fair matchup.

In a few simple steps, you can draft your fantasy team and build a new team for all contests. Each player has a price, so choose whatever player you want. Just be sure to stay under the salary cap.

There are also contests for fantasy hockey, fantasy golf, fantasy NASCAR, and other fantasy sports. You can play against your friends or against anyone, without having any season-long commitment. FanDuel even offers a guideline to help you learn how to play.

Types of bets you can place on FanDuel Illinois

There are many types of bets available on FanDuel but not all types of bets can be played on every sort. For example, there are certain types of bets that can be placed on the NBA like straight bets, game proposition bets, player propositions bets, parlays, etc. Some of these bets can't be placed on other leagues or sports.

Straight bets will allow you to place a wager on one selection that you guess it is going to win. Meanwhile, when placing a spread bet, you are wagering on the goal, run spread, or point.

Proposition bets, on the other hand, are placed on particular aspects of an event. And on live bets, you have to wager on the sports events that have already started. This section is the most popular in the Fanduel Sportsbook.

There are also half and quarter bets which you bet on the score only in a specific quarter or half of the game. If you enjoy wagering on events that will be held after some months, you can wager on future bets.

FanDuel IL banking options

Evidently, a site like Fanduel offers plenty of banking options for its users, so they won't need to worry if their preferred transaction method is not included. Keep in mind that FanDuel doesn't use all the same money transaction methods for deposits as for withdrawing.

How to make a deposit

As in accordance with the state requirements to protect people from harmful gambling, FanDuel doesn't allow players to deposit more than $1000 per month. To increase this amount you have to speak to a member of customer support. The minimum amount you can deposit is $10 and there are no fees for depositing. Also, differently from withdrawing, the deposits are instant.

To deposit, you can use PayPal, online banking, Visa, Mastercard, PayNearMe, Venmo, e-Check, Money orders/Checks, and Moneypak. To make a deposit follow the below instructions:

How to make a withdrawal

Meanwhile, for withdrawing options, the fees and the speed of transactions vary from the used payment options. You can withdraw your money from FanDuel by using Online banking, Mastercard, Visa, Venmo, Play+, PayNearMe PayPal, Check, and ACH/E-Check.

If you use PayPal, your money will take from 24 to 48 hours to arrive in your account. If you use Check, your money will take from 5 to 7 days to arrive in your account.

If you use ACH/E-Check, your money will take 3 to 5 business days to arrive in your account. And if you use FanDuel Prepaid Card, your money will take 24 to 36 hours to arrive in your account. To make a withdrawal, just follow the below instructions:

FanDuel customer support in Illinois

Another great feature of FanDuel Illinois is its customer support service which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any problem you may have. You can contact its Customer Support Department by phone at 646-930-0860 which is a toll-free number. Or you can contact them via live chat at their web address.

Just go to the bottom of the page on the support home and write to them for any concerns you may have. You can even contact them through email on their contact support page.

The current wait time for a response is around 12 hours, so they recommend the live chat option to get an instant response. Try chatting with them if you are in a hurry. They also have a FAQ page with the most frequently asked questions.