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Stake US no longer accepts players in Illinois. Operators have exited following ~65 cease-and-desist letters issued by state regulators in February 2026 Consider a state-legal alternative.
Operators have exited following ~65 cease-and-desist letters issued by state regulators in February 2026
Illinois does not have a formal statutory ban, but state regulators have issued cease-and-desist letters (State regulator C&D letters (Feb 2026)) that have caused operators to exit the state.
See the live state-legality tracker for the full state-by-state picture with dated regulatory changelog.
Stake US no longer accepts players in Illinois. Operators have exited following ~65 cease-and-desist letters issued by state regulators in February 2026 Consider a state-legal alternative.
Stake US requires players to be 21+ years old. This age requirement is specific to Stake US; some other sweepstakes operators accept 18+. Local state age-of-majority laws also apply.
Stake US reports redemption timing of Under 1 hour (crypto) / 1-3 business days (Breeze). Actual speed may vary based on redemption method, KYC verification status, and transaction volume. See the full Stake US review for community-reported payout experience.
Call 1-800-GAMBLER to reach the National Council on Problem Gambling (routes to local affiliates in all states). Illinois also runs a dedicated Are You Really Winning?: 1-800-426-2537. For state-specific self-exclusion programs and additional resources, see CasinoRankr's Responsible Gaming page.
Canonical: https://casinorankr.com/reviews/stake-us/illinois — last reviewed April 18, 2026