| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 30, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 30, 2026, 9 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/illini-headed-to-the-final-four-but-you-cant-legally-bet-on-them-in-illinois/3915890/ |
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While almost all sports betting is now legal and easy in Illinois, wagering on
home-state Illini basketball to win the NCAA Final Four is illegal. And that is
no doubt surprising and frustrating a lot of Illinois basketball fans as they go
to their favorite online betting site, only to find that the...