# Illinois Gaming Board Expands Self-Exclusion Program

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has approved modernization measures to expand its voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (SEP), including tiered enrollment periods, expanded enrollment channels, and a new Marketing Exclusion List. These amendments also plan to integrate video gaming into the SEP and introduce new rules for fantasy contests under the Sports Wagering Act, all pending public rulemaking. These changes affect gaming operators, licensees, and contractors within Illinois' casino, video gaming, and sports wagering sectors, requiring updates to compliance and licensing practices.

- The modernization impacts casino owner license renewals, video gaming establishment licenses, and supplier license renewals scheduled for 2026.
- Procurement professionals should anticipate updated contract requirements and compliance obligations tied to the expanded SEP and new fantasy contest regulations.
- Vendors and contractors involved in Illinois gaming operations must align with the revised exclusion and marketing rules to maintain licensure and operational eligibility.
- Organizations can leverage this regulatory update to review and enhance responsible gaming technologies and services supporting SEP implementation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Illinois Gaming Board (IGB)
- Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery

### Vendors
- HC Joliet, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Joliet (Casino owner licensee)

### Key Quotes
> The IGB is committed to ensuring that the SEP continues to evolve, expands coverage, serves the needs of program participants, and best supports people in their treatment and recovery journeys without barriers and stigma.
> — Marcus D. Fruchter, IGB Administrator

### Sources
- [IGB Approves Modernization Measures to Expand the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program](https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.32905.html) - IL