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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

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The IGB approved the Organizational Gaming License for the racino, Fairmount Park, Inc.  d/b/a Fairmount Park Casino and Racing in Collinsville. #licenses

The IGB adopted a proposed amendment to video gaming Rule 1800.550 to allow the IGB to grant sales agent and broker licenses to licensed video gaming technicians and terminal handlers to become licensed sales agents. #licenses

“Problem gambling awareness and responsible gambling education demand our collective attention, effort, and action – and not just for one month a year,” said Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. #gambling

The investigation by Gaming Board Agents revealed that the men fled the location unable to access funds from video gaming machines. All four men were later arrested and taken into custody. #burglary

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

The rule will require casinos statewide to include mandatory human trafficking recognition training for all employees, develop and implement reporting protocols as well as meet signage requirements. #illinoisgaming

“Today’s approval of the relocation proposals for the Hollywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet Casinos are a significant step in the regulatory process to bring new gaming venues to these host communities,” said IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. #IllinoisGamingBoardd