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Industry groups and some lawmakers have warned that local taxes layered on top of state levies could drive bettors to illegal markets. #betting #illinoishousegaming #regulation

As of Dec. 8, the board reported that total tax revenue generated in 2025 from casino gambling, sports wagering and video gaming reached nearly $1.76 billion. #casino #igb

September also marks Responsible Gaming Education Month, a national initiative to raise awareness about healthy gambling practices. Fruchter emphasized that responsible gaming requires year-round focus, noting strategies such as setting time and money limits, only wagering what one can afford to lose, and seeking help when needed. #gaming

Marketed as a blend of celebrity culture, gambling, and luxury branding, BooRay! is being pitched not only as a casino table game but also as a broader lifestyle brand. #casino

The 54-by-30-inch oil painting chronicles Nash’s path as the “BooRay! King,” tracing the card game’s French royal origins and its crossover into American sports and entertainment before arriving at the casino floor. #portrait

During the Illinois General Assembly’s 2025 spring legislative session, state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 2990. #gambling

As someone who has personally known Norbert A. Simmons, Lorenzo Creighton, and the late Don Barden, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs Black pioneers have faced in this industry. #casinos

This marks the third consecutive year that legislation has been proposed, with the latest version including a tax rate of 25% on adjusted iGaming revenue. Supporters of the iGaming bill claim Illinois could collect an additional $1 billion annually in taxes. #gambling

Illinois is home to 16 casinos, 15 approved sportsbooks and a network of more than 8,700 licensed video gaming establishments. #licenced

The companies made a clear distinction between a fee and a tax. #gamingmachines