Licensing and Regulations Information
Obtaining and Maintaining Your Illinois Gaming License
The Illinois gaming industry adheres to well-defined and strictly enforced laws and regulations to protect communities, players and businesses alike. At Universal Gem, protecting the integrity of the industry and our partners, and their patrons and communities are a top priority.
We also do everything we can to set our partners up for success. As such we have written several guides to the process of obtaining and maintaining your Illinois gaming license. We work with our partners every step of the way–from completing applications and submitting them to the Illinois Gaming Board, to sending reminders for license renewals and making sure your establishment is always in compliance.
Please feel free to contact us at any time. One of our personal account managers will answer any and all questions you might have, and take you through the process step by step.
A good place to start is by reviewing our comprehensive guide to the requirements of obtaining an Illinois gaming license. This will help you understand everything from eligibility requirements to financial obligations and taxes, and everything in between.
Every gaming establishment must also have an Illinois liquor license. This guide explains the process to obtaining your Illinois liquor license.
It’s also helpful to review the Illinois gaming laws and regulations. You don’t need to be an expert–that’s what we’re here for. But knowing a little bit more about how Illinois gaming is regulated is extremely helpful for existing gaming businesses and newcomers alike.