![]() ![]() License holders also will be able to operate online, but bettors initially will have to come into a bricks-and-mortar facility to register for an account. But any location that wants to offer sports betting will have to receive a separate license from the Gaming Board. The new law authorizes the creation of sportsbooks at all of the state’s casinos, horse tracks and sports venues that seat at least 17,000 people. Once the licenses are awarded, the new casinos also will be able to operate from temporary locations. As in Chicago, potential casino owners will need approval from the local city or county for their chosen locations, and there will have to be a public hearing on each location. Up next: The board has a year to review applications and conduct background checks on all involved parties before issuing licenses for the new casinos. In Rockford, an impact study has to be conducted before a license can be issued to determine which location would create the most jobs and generate the most tax revenue. First step: Bidders for new casinos have until late October to submit an application to the Gaming Board.
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