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Illinois Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 720 5/28-1 et seq.; 230 10/1 et seq.; 230 5/1 et seq. |
| Gambling | Playing games of chance or skill for money or other thing of value; wagering upon games, contests, or elections; owning or operating gambling devices. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering allowed for licensees. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Not specified. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Riverboat gambling allowed upon any navigable stream other than Lake Michigan, except within counties with population in excess of 3 million. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Compensation agreements; bona fide contests of skill, speed, strength, or endurance; manufacture of gambling devices; bingo; raffles; possession of antique slot machines; pull tab and jar games; and charitable games allowed. |
Note: State laws are constantly changing -- contact an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
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