Illinois Sports Betting: DraftKings Sportsbooks Promos and Odds Boosts

It’s a huge day for Illinois betting apps as the state has ended the requirement for in-person registration–you can now register for your favorite sportsbook from the comfort of your own home!

And speaking of “your favorite sportsbook,” DraftKings sportsbook is trying to win over the hearts of all the Illinois bettors by offering a slew of special promos and odds boosts to Illinois residents throughout this week's launch!

There are a few boosts that are specific to events happening today, March 5th, but if you miss those don’t worry! There are a few special NBA odds boosts happening later in the week that give you a great chance at taking home some cash.

So without further to do, here are the best Illinois DraftKings Sportsbooks odds boosts for this week’s online registration launch. If you want to read more about DraftKings before signing up, you can click here to read our comprehensive sportsbook review. OR, you can simply click here to begin the registration process.

DraftKings Illinois Sportsbook Odds Boosts

Bet $5, Win $200 in Free Bets–New Users

If you make a deposit of $5+ into your sportsbook account between 12:00 AM EST and 8:30 PM EST on 3/5/2022, and place the minimum $5 bet on any event, you will receive $200 in free live bets!

The free bets are in addition to whatever you may win in the original bet, and will be gifted to the bettor once the original bet settles. The bonus pays as eight (8) $25 Free Bets.

These free bets are available for seven (7) days, and failure to use the free bets will void the award.

You must be 21+ years of age, and be located in Illinois to take advantage of this great offer. It’s also reserved for first-time DraftKings Sportsbooks users only.

Double Your Money If Steph Curry Scores a 3 on 3/5/2022

The Warriors are taking on the Lakers tonight at 7:30 PM CT, and if curry scores a three, you can double your bet (up to $50)!

‘Steph Curry to hit a 3’ (located under ‘DK Promotions’) is boosted to +100 for Illinois’ online registration launch day game. The max bet is $25, and there is only one qualifying bet per user.

UFC 272: Make Any $5+ Bet on UFC 272, Get $200 in Free Bets Instantly

If you make a $5+ bet on ANY UFC 272 fight, you will receive $200 in free bets once your bet settles! The bonus will be paid out in eight (8) $25 bets, and the bettor will likely only have a week to use them.

Double Your Money with DeMar

If you missed out on some of the launch day specials, don’t worry! You have ample time to get ready for this one–if DeMar DeRozan scores 10+ points in his 3/7 game against the Sixers, you can double your money!

‘DeMar DeRozan 10+ Points’ (located under ‘DK Promotions’) is boosted to +100 for the game! The max bet is $25, so you can turn that into $50 very easily!

DeRozan has scored 10+ points in EVERY GAME HE’S PLAYED this year, so you don’t want to miss out on this one!

Bulls Money Line Boosted to +100

The Chicago Bulls vs Detroit Pistons money line is being boosted to +100 for the Bulls on 3/9/2022! The Bulls would normally be a massive favorite in this game, so you have a chance to double your money here in a game that should see the Bulls at -650 easily!

The max bet is $25, so you could make that $50 if the Bulls pull out the should-be victory.