Online betting giant bet365 has expanded its U.S. presence, officially launching its mobile sportsbook in Illinois and Tennessee. These rollouts bring the company’s total number of active states in the U.S. to 13.
In Illinois, the company has partnered with Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort, owned by Elite Casino Resorts, to bring its offerings to the Prairie State.
“Championship-winning franchises, iconic athletes, and impassioned fans define Illinois’ Never Ordinary sports culture,” said a bet365 spokesperson. “Now, new and eligible bettors from Chicago, Springfield, and all of the Prairie State can join the bet365 experience, which features great offerings like amazing Bet Boosts, the fastest In-Game product, and Same Game Parlays.”
“We are extremely excited to offer our customers an award-winning mobile sports wagering experience with bet365,” added Tom Griffith, General Manager of Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort.
In Illinois, bet365 becomes the ninth mobile sportsbook, with the state having generated $14.02 billion in sports wagers in 2024. In Tennessee, it is the twelfth operator to launch, with mobile sports wagers totaling $5.3 billion in 2024.
“Tennessee’s passionate sports fans have an insatiable appetite, and we are incredibly excited to present our fully stocked menu of offers, boosts, and more with them,” said a bet365 spokesperson. “Without question, new and eligible bettors in the Volunteer State will enjoy the bet365 Never Ordinary experience, which features great offerings like amazing Bet Boosts, the fastest In-Game product, and Same Game Parlays.”
With these launches, bet365 now operates in thirteen states, joining Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2025/03/18/98581-bet365-launches-mobile-sportsbook-in-illinois-and-tennessee
