BetRivers Illinois Ready For Big Weekend With UFC 251
BetRivers Illinois launched quietly late last month, but it is about to announce its presence on the Illinois legal online sports betting scene with a bang this weekend ahead of UFC 251 and a slew of other sporting events.
Undoubtedly, Illinois sports betting took a major hit shortly after going live just in time for March Madness. That event, like so many others, never happened due to the coronavirus pandemic.
But following months of inactivity, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker suspended the state’s 18-month in person registration requirement when he signed Executive Order 2020-41, paving the way for BetRivers to become the first (and currently only) online sportsbook in the state.
Download BetRivers Illinois to get a $250 first deposit match and bet on all of this weekend’s sports action by clicking right here.
BetRivers Illinois Ready For UFC 251
Since going live late last month, BetRivers Illinois has taken action on PGA, NASCAR, and soccer matches, but things are starting to really heat up.
With UFC 251 set to take place from “Fight Island” this weekend, the collective attention of BetRivers Illinois players should be focused on this highly anticipated event.
BetRivers Illinois features 13 different UFC 251 bouts to wager on, including, of course, the main event between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal.
Usman enters the fight as a heavy -250 favorite over Masvidal (+200). Currently, the over/under for fight length is set at 4.5 rounds. The over checks in at +120, while the under is set at -149.
Other card highlights include Alex Volkanovski (-230) vs. Max Holloway (+185) and Jose Aldo (+200) vs. Petr Yan (-250).
Across these fights, bettors can wager on outcomes including:
- moneyline
- to go the distance
- total rounds
- method
- and round of victory
UFC 251 Specials
BetRivers Illinois is giving new users up to a $250 first deposit match, but there’s plenty of additional perks for UFC 251 bettors. Here’s a look at some of the specials offered ahead of the fights:
- Volkan Oezdemir to win by Submission (+1100)
- Jessica Andrade to win in Round 1 OR Round 2 (+475)
- Paige VanZant to win by Decision (+1000)
- Josa Aldo to win in Round 1 (+1000)
- Max Holloway to win by Submission (+1600)
- Kamaru Usman to win by KO/TKO/DQ (+200)
- Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo, Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway & Jorge Masvidal vs. Kamaru Usman each to end by KO/TKO/DQ (+700)
Other Weekend Action at BetRivers Illinois
Beyond UFC 251, there’s plenty of other action on the board this weekend at BetRivers Illinois.
Soccer
The MLS is Back tournament continues with six matches between Friday and Sunday. Be sure to check out the BetRivers Illinois boost on the New York Red Bulls to win & Brian White to score at +450 odds.
Meanwhile, there’s also plenty of EPL action on the board, too, including Over 1.5 ties in Saturday EPL action with a +175 payout.
NASCAR
The NASCAR circuit continues with the The Quaker State 400 Presented by Walmart. Currently, Kevin Harvick (+400), Kyle Busch (+600), Denny Hamlin (+650), and Martin Truex Jr. (+650) are the favorites to finish first.
BetRivers Illinois is offering a “Busch bonus,” giving bettors Kurt or Kyle Busch to win the race at +425 odds.
Golf
The PGA Tour’s Workday Charity Open is also going on this weekend from The Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.
Collin Morikawa (+500), Justin Thomas (+600), and Hideki Matsuyama (+750) enter Friday’s action as the three favorites.
Download BetRivers Illinois to get a $250 first deposit match and bet on all of this weekend’s sports action by clicking right here.
