The Illinois Gaming Board awarded Light & Wonder a new 10-year contract after a public competitive bid. The company has provided and operated the board’s central system since 2012; the replacement system is intended to support regulatory oversight and integrate the Self-Exclusion Program into video gaming.
The award continues the supplier’s central-system role and adds self-exclusion integration to Illinois video gaming.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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The Illinois Gaming Board voted unanimously to advance proposed rules that would let people choose self-exclusion periods starting at six months, instead of the current five-year minimum. The draft also adds online and notarised-mail enrolment, includes fantasy contests and would bar operator marketing to people for at least 12 months after they leave the list; JCAR review is required.
The Illinois Gaming Board authorised its administrator to give Bally's Chicago until 9 September 2027 to complete its permanent casino, extending the temporary venue's operating period. The extension follows state lawmakers' approval of authority for the board, but Senate Bill 3019 had not yet been signed by Governor JB Pritzker, according to the report.
The Illinois Gaming Board voted on 23 April to renew Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating licence for four years, retroactive to January 2026. The board’s administrator also reminded casino, video gaming and sports wagering licensees of their responsibilities under updated advertising and marketing rules.
The Illinois Gaming Board approved Boyd Gaming’s plan to replace the Par-A-Dice riverboat in East Peoria with a permanently moored barge. Boyd told the board that work would begin soon, and the casino will remain in East Peoria.
The Illinois Gaming Board sent cease-and-desist letters to 65 sweepstakes operators earlier in February, according to the report. Two weeks later, Jumbo 88 and JefeBet had amended their terms to block Illinois players; the report says other named platforms continued operating in the state. SB 1705 remains active, with lawmakers needing to advance it by 17 March to keep it alive.