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 Illinois · Question 07 of 11

# Marketing: Can we advertise?

Mixed · Probable · AI-generated · [Back to full Illinois report →](https://advennt.io/jurisdictions/illinois/)

Key section parameters

| Jurisdiction | Illinois (US-IL) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Probable |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |

Summary answer

The IGB has marketing enforcement authority. Illinois restricts advertising targeting individuals under 21 or problem gamblers. The graduated tax (up to 40%) plus per-wager fee has materially compressed promotional viability — operators have pulled back acquisition spend and introduced bet surcharge…

## Full section analysis

The IGB has marketing enforcement authority. Illinois restricts advertising targeting individuals under 21 or problem gamblers. The graduated tax (up to 40%) plus per-wager fee has materially compressed promotional viability — operators have pulled back acquisition spend and introduced bet surcharges and minimum bet sizes. Sports-team sponsorship is broadly permissive, with active partnerships across Chicago franchises.
