Is Polymarket available in Illinois?

Yes. The Polymarket iOS app is available to eligible residents of Illinois. You verify your identity and location when you create an account, and Polymarket confirms access at sign-up. Polymarket's US app is currently iOS-only.

Can I use Polymarket on Android in Illinois?

The Polymarket app for US users is iOS-only right now, so you'll need an iPhone or iPad to trade in Illinois. There is no native Android app for the US market at this time.

How old do I have to be to use Polymarket in Illinois?

You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and complete identity verification. Prediction-market positions are speculative and can result in loss of the funds you commit.

How do I get the Polymarket bonus in Illinois?

New users in Illinois can deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus! by signing up through our link and entering bonus code COLLEGEPM. Terms are set by Polymarket and may change.

Is Polymarket legal in Illinois?

At a glance

Yes — the Polymarket iOS app is available in Illinois. Eligible Illinois residents can trade real-money prediction markets on iPhone or iPad after verifying their identity. New users deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus! with code COLLEGEPM.

Using Polymarket from Illinois

Polymarket's US app is currently iOS-only, so residents of Illinois trade through the iPhone or iPad app. After you download it, you create an account, verify your identity, and confirm your location — Polymarket then enables trading for Illinois.

Who can trade in Illinois

You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and complete identity verification. Polymarket markets cover politics, economics, crypto, sports, and culture — settled on real-world outcomes. For the national picture, see where Polymarket is available and our guide to whether Polymarket is legal.

How to sign up from Illinois

Download the Polymarket app on iOS, create your account, and enter bonus code COLLEGEPM at sign-up. New users can deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus!

Frequently asked questions

Is Polymarket available in Illinois?: Yes. The Polymarket iOS app is available to eligible residents of Illinois. You verify your identity and location when you create an account, and Polymarket confirms access at sign-up. Polymarket's US app is currently iOS-only.
Can I use Polymarket on Android in Illinois?: The Polymarket app for US users is iOS-only right now, so you'll need an iPhone or iPad to trade in Illinois. There is no native Android app for the US market at this time.
How old do I have to be to use Polymarket in Illinois?: You must be 18 or older (21+ in some jurisdictions) and complete identity verification. Prediction-market positions are speculative and can result in loss of the funds you commit.
How do I get the Polymarket bonus in Illinois?: New users in Illinois can deposit $20, get a $50 trading bonus! by signing up through our link and entering bonus code COLLEGEPM. Terms are set by Polymarket and may change.

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