Illinois Gaming Board Archives

Gold Rush Kingpin In ‘Good Standing’ After Lengthy Investigation; His Latest Saga Of Many

Rick Heidner has been in the news quite a bit in the last few years, and an IGB investigation wrapped up that found no wrongdoing. Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Walker’s Bluff Casino Gives Update But Still Waiting For Update From IGB

Walker's Bluff Casino hopes to secure the Williamson County casino license, and it is currently seeking IGB approval, which could be coming soon. Read More

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Found ‘Preliminary Suitable’ By IGB

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) deemed the Hard Rock Casino Rockford project “preliminarily suitable” on Thursday afternoon, a key step toward adding an 11th casino in Illinois. IGB Administrator Marcus Fruchter reminded attendees during the special session that while this is preliminary step, “it is not a guarantee for license.” While it’s not a final […] Read More

Posted on: February 4, 2021 | | Joe Boozell

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

Illinois Gaming Board

Gold Rush Kingpin In ‘Good Standing’ After Lengthy Investigation; His Latest Saga Of Many

Walker’s Bluff Casino Gives Update But Still Waiting For Update From IGB

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Found ‘Preliminary Suitable’ By IGB

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

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

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

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

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

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

Illinois Casinos Will Reopen Wednesday

License Denial Due To Shooting Incident Shouldn’t Delay Hard Rock Casino Progress

Illinois Poker Rooms Could Reopen Any Day Now

Illinois Sets All-Time Betting Record For March, The Last Month Of Online Registration

Horses Or Bears? Tension Brews Between Churchill Downs-Arlington Heights Amid Sale

William Hill May Rebrand To Caesars In Illinois, But Will The Name Change Make A Difference?