Riverboat/Video Gaming
Illinois Gaming Board
Thursday, July 28, 2022
9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. CDT
160 N LaSalle St Chicago, IL 60601 (Directions)
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Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team
Hollywood Casino Joliet celebrates 30 years, and Rejection of gaming computers at Hometown Mall
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08:56 AM Jul 28, 2022 CDT
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Meeting agenda and live video for the Illinois Gaming Board can be found here: igb.illinois.gov/MeetingsMinute…
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During closed session I started a load of laundry, did a short yoga session and practiced a Johnny Cash song I'm learning on banjo. Broadcasted public meetings are the best!
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There are no public comments.
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The rules are approved without debate.
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The administrator recommends license renewal. There's no debate and it's approved.
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youtu.be/LXWb88SRFN4
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The licensing period for video gaming has changed under a new law. More licenses are approved and one denied on recommendation of the administrator.
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119 video gaming location applications are approved. Five denied.
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chicago.suntimes.com/news/2015/9/23…
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Staff recommend two non-renewals, including Capone's in South Beloit. They were shut down by the health department for ignoring COVID protocols multiple times and violated the smoking ordinance.
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Agency Information
Illinois Gaming Board
The Illinois Gaming Board is a five-member board, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Board administers a regulatory and tax collection system for riverboat/casino gambling and video gaming in Illinois.
The Board assures the integrity of riverboat gambling and video gaming through regulatory oversight of casino and video gaming operations; the licensing of suppliers to casinos and employees of casinos; and the licensing of video gaming manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, terminal operators, locations and individuals who service the VGTs.
IGB meetings typically begin with a closed session; the open meeting begins at 10 a.m.
Remote meetings are live-streamed here.