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Illinoisans, if you’ve been waiting to sign up for an online sportsbook, this weekend is your last shot! Or, at least, your last chance to do so online …
Starting on Sunday, April 4, Illinois will no longer allow residents to register online, meaning if you want to start betting at a sportsbook, you’ll have to go to its physical location to register and set up an account.
In other words, you should probably fill out your entire sportsbook portfolio by the end of the day Saturday. Not only is it your most convenient option, but it’ll allow you to take advantage of some amazing promotions — essentially free money — for new users.
Take a look:
1. PointsBet Sportsbook
Offer: Bet $20, Win $300 on Gonzaga’s moneyline
- Bet now: Click here
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A 14-point favorite at 15-1 odds … just to win the game? Hard to beat that!
Offer: Bet $20, Win $150 if the Cubs or Sox get a hit
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Think the Cubs or White Sox are getting no-hit this weekend? Probably not.
Offer: Bet $20, Win $150 if the NBA/NCAAB team you bet scores a point
- Bet now: Click here
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Last we checked, there’s never been a shutout in an NBA or March Madness game.
2. FanDuel Sportsbook
Offer: Bet $5, Win $200 if Gonzaga beats UCLA
- Bet now: Click here
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Now we’re getting undefeated Gonzaga at 40-1 to beat an 11-seed? This should be an easy $200.
Offer: Get a $1,000 risk-free bet
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A thousand bucks to spend with no risk attached … what’s not to love?
3. DraftKings Sportsbook
Offer: Bet $1, Win $100 if Gonzaga beats UCLA
- Bet now: Click here
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You get the point. There’s a lot of money to be made if Gonzaga wins on Saturday.
Offer: Get a $1,000 deposit bonus
- Bet now: Click here
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Another grand in your bankroll just for depositing. Why not take advantage?
4. William Hill Sportsbook
Offer: Get a $300 risk-free bet
- Bet now: Click here
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If you win, enjoy! If not, no worries … it’s risk-free!
5. BetRivers Sportsbook
Offer: Get $250 in free bets for the tournament
- Bet now: Click here
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Is there such a thing as too much free money? We think not.