Happy January! Winter in Illinois can be quite dreary and slow, so we’ve got just the thing to perk you up – compliance! While it may not be the most exciting topic (sorry if you’re reading this, compliance team), it is the most important. At Accel, we value our gaming license above everything else. After all, without that we wouldn’t have a business. If you currently have gaming in your establishment, we hope you treat your gaming license with as high a level of protection as we do. To help with that, this month’s list of Gems from Our Archive features blogs that deal with compliance. These blogs are especially important for establishments who already have gaming in their establishment. Let’s kick it off!
Keeping your record pristine will not only protect your gaming license, it’ll also protect you from having to pay hefty fines to the IGB. No one wants to do that!
We know that renewing your liquor license can be confusing, but we have the perfect blog to help you! Find out more about the steps and processes of renewing your Illinois Liquor License.
There are laws regarding raffles that pertain to all establishments in Illinois, not just those with video gaming terminals. However, establishments with gaming can tend to have a spotlight on them, meaning infractions are more likely to be noticed. All the more reason to know all the laws associated with games of chance.
This blog lists all of the types of signs you must display in your video gaming establishment. If there’s an issue with your signs, you might be looking at fines or loss of your license. This (sometimes) slower time of year might be the perfect time to open this blog and run down the list, checking off to make sure you have all of these signs clearly displayed.
A DOJ registration is one of the steps involved with becoming a licensed establishment in Illinois, and something you’ll need to renew yearly. Since renewing your registration happens at the end of the year, you likely just went through this process. No time like the present to make sure this is added to your 2019 calendar!
Another yearly task! This blog walks you through the process of renewing your license. While you’re marking your DOJ reminder on your calendar, why not mark down a reminder for when you’ll need to renew your gaming license as well!
It’s inevitable your business will face changes, and it’s imperative that you report necessary changes to your slot provider (that’s us!) so that they can ultimately be reported to the Illinois Gaming Board. Review this list, and make sure your employees review it too, to avoid a fine or revocation of your license.
Underage patrons found either gaming or consuming alcohol on your premises can lead to fines and/or the loss of your license. You should take any measures necessary to ensure this doesn’t happen in your establishment. This blog will help!
Do you have a question about keeping your Illinois gaming establishment compliant? Leave it in the comments, and we’ll try to address it in a future blog!