Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appointed Dionne Hayden as chair of the Illinois Gaming Board, succeeding Charles Schmadeke, the board said. Her appointment requires confirmation by the Illinois Senate; Schmadeke resigned in July after serving as chair since July 2019.
The appointment will change the board’s leadership if the Illinois Senate confirms Hayden.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro appointed Maria D. Quiñones Sánchez to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on 14 January 2026. The board said she will serve a three-year term.
Governor Maura Healey named Jordan Maynard chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on 28 October 2024. Maynard had served as interim chair since March 2024 and joined the commission in 2022, according to the commission’s profile.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749, recognising gambling disorder as an addiction, according to the report. The law amends the Substance Use Disorder Act and allows the state Department of Human Services to develop prevention, treatment and support programmes; it provides no dedicated new funding or implementation timetable.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, bringing gambling disorder under the state’s Substance Use Disorder Act. The law expands the Illinois Department of Human Services’ support role and requires gambling establishments and master sports wagering licensees to display help information; it also provides for a dedicated hotline and website.
It was reported that Illinois Governor Jay Robert Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2749 into law. The measure expands gambling education and strengthens prevention and treatment initiatives.