Illinois Gaming Board targets 65 sweepstakes operators with cease-and-desist letters
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.
Most warned operators reportedly continued operating in Illinois, while the proposed legislation faces a deadline to advance.