Gaming Licensing Analyst
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57583
Opening Date: 07/21/2026
Closing Date: 08/04/2026
Agency: Illinois Gaming Board
Class Title:GAMING LICENSING ANALYST - 17171
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: $5328 - $7480 / Monthly; CBA Language Applies
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
The Illinois Gaming Board is seeking a highly motivated organized time-efficient critical thinking individual to join our Licensing Unit. The ideal candidate has analytical experience in a regulatory field and works well in a team setting. If you meet the minimum qualifications sounds like a good fit and interested in a career with the Illinois Gaming Board you are encouraged to apply!
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) serves as a regulatory body for all gambling activities across the state of Illinois. The IGB administers a regulatory and tax collection system for casino gambling video gaming and sports wagering in Illinois.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
As a State of Illinois employee you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health life dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- Paid vacation time annually.
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.
- 3 paid personal business days per year.
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
- Deferred Compensation Program voluntary supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top right to apply through theSuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
GAMING LICENSING ANALYST
POSTING IDENTIFICATION #: 57583
- Receives reviews and analyzes initial and renewal applications provided by corporate entities and individuals seeking licensure from the Illinois Gaming Board.
- Receives and interprets fingerprint responses and criminal information obtained from the Illinois State Police (ISP) Bureau of Investigation (BOI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) comparing it to information submitted in gaming applications.
- Prepares written analysis for the Assistant License Coordinator on applications that warrant case assignment and further investigation i.e. undisclosed arrests/convictions current arrests that might still be pending need to view police report need to interview applicant for more information etc.
- Maintains complex databases by entering information received from the BOI and agent interviews linking all ties a person trust supplier etc. has with any businesses in order to keep and track materials related to initial licensing and renewal of all casino video and suppliers licensees.
- Maintains databases by entering new application information and arrest information received from the BOI and creates spreadsheets to casino and video gaming investigations in order to ensure all regulatory and criminal background steps are completed before licenses are issued renewed revoked or denied.
- Corresponds with ISP BOI FBI other State Federal and local law enforcement agencies and other gaming jurisdictions in order to gather information i.e. criminal history employment history disciplinary action etc. necessary to license applicants in Illinois.
- Prepares casinos and video gaming files to be purged in accordance with the Records Retention Schedule.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in criminal justice pre-law finance public administration or a related field.
- Requires one year of investigative experience.
- Pass Illinois Gaming Boards background investigation (background check).
- Requires possession of an appropriate valid drivers license and ability to travel.
- According to the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act: No State employee who works for the Illinois Gaming Board or spouse or immediate family member living with such person shall during State employment hold an ownership interest other than a passive interest in a publicly traded company in any gaming license under the Illinois Gambling Act the Video Gaming Act the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 or the Sports Wagering Act.
- According to the Illinois Gambling Act: No person shall be employed to serve the Board who is or whose spouse parent or child is an official of or has a financial interest in or financial relation with any operator engaged in gambling operations within this State or any organization engaged in conducting horse racing within this State.
- According to the Illinois Gambling Act: For the one year immediately preceding employment an employee shall not have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity or its parent or affiliate that has engaged in business with the Board a licensee or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Prefers 1 year of the Illinois Gaming Board regulatory and law enforcement statutes rules regulations and procedures or experience with similar regulatory standards of legislated rules/regulations.
- Prefers 1 year experience working with state federal and local criminal laws as they relate to the licensing process.
- Prefers 1 year experience in working with computers as utilized in maintaining complex databases creating spreadsheets and word processing.
- Prefers 1 year experience in analyzing and comparing information drawing conclusions exercising discretion and judgment and interpreting its significance as related to the licensing process.
- Prefers 1 year experience interpreting explaining and applying statutory requirements rules regulations and procedures.
Work Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
Headquarter Location: Michael A. Bilandic Building160 N Lasalle St Chicago Illinois 60601
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact:
Illinois Gaming Board Human Resources
801 South 7th Street Suite 400 South
Springfield IL 62703
Phone
Fax
Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinoisinterview process.
The Illinois Gaming Board continually strives for a workforce which reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds perspective ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the Illinois Gaming Board is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.
This position does not contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of the homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to thisposition. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment duringState employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Required Experience:
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