Illinois Gaming Board Archives

Fairmount Park Granted Sports Betting License With FanDuel, Found Suitable For Racino

Fairmount Park is one key step closer to being able to open a racino, and earned its sports betting license in partnership with FanDuel. Read More

Posted on: October 29, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

A Year Of Waiting: Decisions On 5 Illinois Casino Licenses Still In Limbo

We're coming up on almost a year since Illinois casino destinations applied, but they still haven't gotten a decision from the IGB. Read More

Posted on: September 24, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Push Comes To Shove Over Oak Lawn’s VGT ‘Push Tax’

Thirteen video game terminal operators in the village of Oak Lawn failed to submit tax forms for the "push tax," which went into effect on Jan. 1. Read More

Posted on: August 13, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Heating Up: PointsBet Obtains Sports Betting Permit, Ramping Up Race For Illinois Dominance

PointsBet Sportsbook has regulatory approval to go ahead with both online and retail operations in the Prairie State as the new market takes shape. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Video Gaming Terminals Coming To An Illinois Fair Near You — Next Year

The Illinois Legislature will allow video gaming terminals at state fairs. However, because of the pandemic, fair-goers won't get to play them until 2021. Read More

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Joe Boozell

Illinois Gambling Companies To Uphold COVID-19 Protocols, Or Risk Licenses

Illinois casinos and VLT rooms could lose their licenses if they don't uphold the state's COVID-19 precautions, according to the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Casinos Will Reopen Wednesday

Not every casino in Illinois will open right at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, but all 10 plan to reopen to the public for the first time in months. Read More

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Matt Schoch

IL State Senator Not Happy With Gaming Board’s Slow Pace

It's been nine months since Hard Rock submitted its plans for a Rockford, IL casino, but there is still no response from the Illinois Gaming Board. Read More

Posted on: June 28, 2020 | | Joe Boozell