Illinois Gaming Board approves changes to problem gambling program
The Illinois Gaming Board approved modernizing its Self-Exclusion Program, including tiered bans and plans to cover video gaming.Summary
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has adopted several changes to modernize its voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (SEP), aimed at helping individuals combat gambling addiction. Key amendments replace the previous lifetime ban with flexible, tiered enrollment periods (from six months to an indefinite term), reduce enrollment barriers by adding future online and mail options, and create a Marketing Exclusion List to protect former participants. The board also passed a resolution to eventually incorporate video gaming—a major expansion—using new technology like card readers. These changes follow a 2019 gaming expansion law and updated clinical understanding. Additionally, the board implemented rules for fantasy contests oversight, renewed a casino license, and handled other licensing matters. All rule changes are subject to a public rulemaking process.
(Source：Herald Whig)