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Under the Restore Illinois framework for Phase 5, all business types, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, seated spectator events, among others, are allowed to operate at full capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic. The State's progress in reaching the Phase 5 stage of reopening also allows the outdoor mask requirement to be lifted in accordance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. In Phase 5, industry and activity-specific guidelines for operation provided by DCEO are discontinued. All businesses and activities previously subject to DCEO guidelines are allowed to resume normal operations.

DCEO and IDPH are recommending key steps business owners and venues should follow to promote COVID-19 safety going forward. Read the recommended Phase 5 guidance. For more information on guidelines published in previous phases in the State's reopening framework and track numerous public health metrics, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) .

The Illinois Gaming Board is the state regulatory and law enforcement agency that regulates all aspects of casino gambling, video gaming and sports wagering in Illinois. The Gaming Board is responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of Illinois gaming. The five-member advisory board is appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Administrator directs the Gaming Board's daily operations and activities. Through the Administrator and civilian and sworn agency staff, the Gaming Board administers and enforces regulatory, licensing, oversight, and tax collection systems.

Illinois was the second state in the nation to legalize riverboat gambling with passage of the Riverboat Gambling Act in February 1990. In September 1991, the first riverboat casino opened in Alton. Today, there are eleven licensed casinos operating throughout Illinois. The Video Gaming Act was enacted in July 2009, authorizing the placement of Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs) in licensed Retail Establishments, Truck Stops, and Veteran and Fraternal Establishments. The VGTs are all connected to and monitored by a Central Communications System. Today, more than 8,000 licensed video gaming locations operate over 43,000 VGTs across the State – comprising the largest video gaming network of its kind in the world. The Illinois Gambling Act was enacted on June 28, 2019. Among other major changes to Illinois gaming law, the Act legalized sports wagering (online and in retail locations) and significantly expanded casino gambling and video gaming across the State.

Illinois Gaming Board Announces Supplemental Online Sports Wagering Operator Process (posted 10/27/2022)

IGB Sports Wagering 2022 NCAA college basketball tournaments numbers (posted 04/12/2022)

Sports Wagering Rule 1900.1130 suspension of wagering on Russian and Belarusian events (posted 03/09/2022)

Sports Wagering Super Bowl LVI Numbers 2022 (posted 02/15/2022)

Selection of Presentation Order for Special Board Meeting on Oct 13 (posted 09/23/2021)

IGB publishes applications for online sports wagering operators (posted 08/05/2021)

Notice of Emergency Video Gaming Coin Shortage Rule and Rule Text (posted 07/27/2021)

IGB PRESS RFP Released (posted 04/05/2021)

IGB Sports Wagering Super Bowl Numbers (posted 02/09/2021)

Amended Delegation Resolution, January 27, 2021 (posted 02/02/2021)

IGB Press Release Special Board Meeting October 29, 2020 (posted 10/30/2020)

IGB Announces Resumption of Video and Casino Gaming (posted 06/25/2020)

Updated Illinois Video Gaming Resumption Protocols (posted 06/17/2020)

Casino and Video Gaming Resumption Protocols (posted 06/10/2020)

Online Sports Wagering Account Registration Updated Version (posted 06/08/2020)

Video Gaming Surveillance Requirements and COVID-19 Point of Contact (posted 05/08/2020)

Extension of Statewide Gaming Suspension (posted 04/30/2020)

Gaming Board postpones April 22, 2020 Board meeting. (posted 04/14/2020)

Extension of Statewide Gaming Suspension (posted 03/31/2020)

Gaming Board announces extension of suspension for all licensed video gaming operations and casino operations (posted 03/20/2020)

IGB announces suspension of video gaming due to COVID-19 (posted 03/16/2020)

IGB announces closure of casinos due to COVID-19 (posted 03/14/2020)

Gaming Board Releases Phase 2 Sports Wagering Rules (posted 01/23/2020)

Gaming Board Releases Phase 1 Sports Wagering Rules and Applications (posted 12/19/2019)

IGB Solicits Public Comments on Proposed Standard Form Use Agreement (posted 11/27/2019)

Illinois Gaming Board and Illinois State Police announce Theft and Forgery arrest (posted 10/29/2019)

Illinois Gaming Board Receives New Casino Application Materials (posted 10/28/2019)

Illinois Gaming Board Publishes Public and Industry Comment on Sports Wagering Act (posted 10/04/2019)

Gaming Board Strengthens Ethics Provisions For Casino License Selection Process (posted 09/06/2019)

Illinois Gaming Board Seeks Public and Industry Comment on Recently Enacted Sports Wagering Act (posted 08/27/2019)

Union Gaming Feasibility Study (posted 08/13/2019)

Press Advisory Chicago Casino Feasibility Study (posted 08/12/2019)

Governor Pritzker Makes Gaming Board Appointments (posted 07/29/2019)

Illinois Gaming Board Awards Contract for Gaming Feasibility Study (posted 07/12/2019)

Governor Pritzker Signs Gaming Expansion Legislation (posted 06/28/2019)

IGB Names New Administrator (posted 05/06/2019)

Man sentenced to 10 years for Casino Queen theft (posted 04/25/2019)

Charges filed in Casino Queen Armed Robbery (posted 01/25/2019)

IGB seeks assistance in identifying burglars (posted 01/03/2018)