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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 14 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 8,400 licensed video gaming locations operate over 46,400 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 at online and in retail locations with 11 sportsbooks currently operating and significantly expanded casino gambling and video gaming across the state.

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