Former felons can now apply for non-gaming jobs in Illinois casinos, like restaurants, cleaning, and maintenance. The Board will consider each individual's case, not just their past conviction. Illinois is the home of 15 casinos, 11 licensed sportsbooks, and a system of over 8,500 licensed video gaming establishment.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.