BetMGM is live in Illinois and brand new to IL sports bettors.
It is one of the most prominent sportsbooks in the country. You may be swooned by the faces of Jamie Foxx and Kevin Garnett in recent ads. However, you have a DraftKings account already. So, you may be wondering, is BetMGM better than DraftKings? How do they compare?
Well, let’s take a look.
DraftKings vs. BetMGM: Welcome offers and bonuses
While the two Illinois sportsbooks are different, DraftKings and BetMGM offer generous welcome bonuses to new customers.
DraftKings Illinois is currently offering new users a deposit match bonus of up to $1,000.
Brand new to the state, BetMGM Illinois is offering a similar welcome bonus. BetMGM offers new users a bonus bet of up to $1,000 upon registration. Use the BetMGM Illinois promo code PLAYIL. Simply sign up, make a deposit and place your first bet.
Advantage: DraftKings Sportsbook
BetMGM vs. DraftKings: Mobile and desktop experience
While this one is entirely subjective, I think it’s still imperative. While DraftKings and BetMGM offer smooth, easy-to-use sports betting apps and desktop platforms, one operator’s user experience is better.
The BetMGM app and desktop version have a slight edge over DraftKings’ platform. BetMGM feels smoother, a bit easier to navigate and less buggy than DraftKings Sportsbook. It’s also easier to find what you want to bet on with the BetMGM search feature. If you know what you’re looking for, BetMGM is the app for you.
Advantage: BetMGM Sportsbook
DraftKings vs. BetMGM: Sports betting options
There are some uniform differences between what you can and cannot bet on between BetMGM and DraftKings sportsbooks.
While the major league teams are available at both books, the not-so-typical sports can offer the best betting entertainment. If you like to bet on unique events, then DraftKings is the sportsbook for you.
Among the popular sports, DraftKings offers cornhole betting and much more:
- Cycling
- Handball
- Rugby
- Volleyball
- Darts
- Cricket
- Snooker
- Surfing
Advantage: DraftKings Sportsbook
BetMGM vs. DraftKings: Most available
When choosing a sportsbook, it’s essential to consider how prominent the operator is in the US. You may find yourself venturing between state lines if you travel a lot. If the state you are traveling to does not permit your favorite sportsbook, then you may be lost in the dust.
So, here’s a list of each state where both DraftKings and BetMGM sportsbooks are available:
DraftKings | BetMGM |
---|---|
Arizona | Arizona |
Colorado | Colorado |
Connecticut | |
Illinois | Illinois |
Indiana | Indiana |
Iowa | Iowa |
Louisiana | Louisiana |
Michigan | Michigan |
Mississippi (retail) | |
Nevada | |
New Hampshire | |
New Jersey | New Jersey |
New York | New York |
Oregon | |
Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
Tennessee | Tennessee |
Virginia | Virginia |
Washington, DC |
|
West Virginia | West Virginia |
Wyoming | Wyoming |
So, all in all, the edge here goes to DraftKings Sportsbook. However, it depends on where you live and travel. If you stick around the Midwest, both sportsbooks are available in neighboring Illinois states Iowa, Michigan and Indiana.
Advantage: DraftKings Sportsbook
Verdict: Is DraftKings or BetMGM Sportsbook better?
All in all, both of these sportsbooks are incredibly similar. Any edge one book has over the other is such a small, minute detail that it’s all about personal preference. You will likely have an easy time placing your bets on either sportsbook. With that said, DraftKings seems to have a slight, clear advantage. It is more accessible and offers a wide variety of betting options. There are countless sports betting promos and boosts every day.
Winner: DraftKings Sportsbook