Welcome to the Illinois Gaming Board

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is the regulatory and law enforcement agency that oversees all licensed casino gambling, video gaming and sports wagering in the state. Our mission is to protect the integrity and safety of Illinois gaming while generating revenue for the state and local gaming host communities. 

Illinois is home to 16 casinos, more than 9,000 licensed video gaming locations, and 16 approved sportsbooks. Regulated casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering generated more than $1.76 billion in tax revenue for the state and local communities in calendar year 2024.