iDEA Meets With Penn Lobbyists in Indiana, Find Support
This week we met with internal and external lobbyists for Penn which has 3 casinos in the state. They support our efforts to promote iGaming and claim it is also a top priority for them.
They would like to work with us on “iGaming education” sessions with lawmakers, but are not certain on timing of when these should occur. The November veto session may be the earliest date for this. We have asked for their help get the support of the Casino Association.
We have also tried to ascertain Rush Street Gaming’s interest in pursuing iGaming. They are an influential casino player in Illinois. As of now, they have not been willing to commit to a position.
iDEA continues to engage with in-state gaming stakeholders to build a coalition of support around iGaming and coordination for “iGaming education” sessions with lawmakers in the Fall.
We have prepared a letter to share with the Governor’s office to address their possible concerns with the supplier license bill which we hope to have passed during the November veto session. We plan to send the letter in early September.
John Pappas will be attending an event for Rep. Bob Rita next month. Rep. Rita is the leader for all issues related to gaming in the Illinois House.