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 renewal confirms Hard Rock Casino Rockford’s operating licence through the four-year term.
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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.
Light & Wonder said the Illinois Gaming Board awarded it a 10-year contract to supply and operate the state’s central communication system for video gaming after a competitive bid. The board said the replacement system will support regulatory oversight and allow integration of its self-exclusion programme.
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) appointed Sean J. Ostrow as executive director, replacing Jeff Duncan, and named four new board members. Duncan joined the board alongside Derek Brinkman, Lloyd Melnick and Bryan Schroeder, the organisation said.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board placed four adults on its Involuntary Casino Exclusion list after they left minors unattended at casino properties while gambling, the board said. The cases involved children aged 5 to 12, left in vehicles for periods ranging from 17 minutes to one hour and seven minutes. The board also fined BetMGM $100,000 for failing to prevent fraudulent behaviour.