Illinois changes law to allow convicted felons to apply for non-gaming jobs at casinos
Qualified applicants will be considered for an occupational license on a case-by-case basis, weighing everything from the circumstances of the crime to evidence of rehabilitation.Convicted felons are still ineligible to hold a gaming position at a casino, such as a dealer.
The change comes as Bally’s Chicago is staffing up in preparation to open its temporary casino at Medinah Temple in River North. The target date, which has been pushed back several months, is nowRhode Island-based Bally’s won a heated competition last year to build a $1.74 billion casino at the 30-acre site of the Chicago Tribune printing plant in River West, which is expected to open in 2026.
“At Bally’s, we strongly believe that the gaming industry can provide deserving, qualified individuals with gainful employment and a compelling career path,” George Papanier, president of Bally’s, said in the release. “This belief is embedded in our community-first policy, which focuses on generating substantial employment opportunities in the communities in which we operate.”
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