| Title: | Gaming Board, Illinois |
| Website: | Illinois Gaming Board |
| Contact Name: | Marcus Fruchter |
| Contact Title: | Administrator of Illinois Gaming Board |
| Contact E-Mail: | Marcus.Fruchter@igb.illinois.gov |
| Contact Comments: | |
| Function: | The Board regulates riverboat gambling; licenses operators and gaming equipment suppliers; may be assigned supervision of Las Vegas nights, bingo and pulltabs. |
| Term: | 3 years, expiring July 1 staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Qualifications: | IL residents. Members, or their immediate families, must not have financial interest in gambling operations supervised by Gaming Board or Racing Board; must be knowledgeable in practice and principles of gambling operations; must not be convicted of or indicted for a felony in any state. Cannot hold any other public office for which he shall receive compensation, other than expenses. |
| Compensation: | $300 per diem plus expenses |
| Composition: | 5 appointed by Governor (1 designated as Chair):
1 (at least) with law enforcement and criminal investigation experience;
1 (at least) attorney licensed in Illinois;
1 (at least) certified public accountant. |
| Chair: | Designated by the Governor |
| Authority: | 230 ILCS 10/5 |