Learn More About Gaming Law in Elgin, Illinois

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Elgin is a city 40 mi (64 km) northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,487, making it the eighth-largest city in Illinois and the 241st largest city in the United States. As of 2007, Elgin's population is estimated to be at 104,288, and the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission forecasts Elgin will have a population of 167,375 in 2030.

Gaming Law Lawyers In Elgin Illinois

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What is gaming law?

Gaming law is the set of rules and regulations that apply to the gaming or gambling industry. Lawyers who practice gaming law handle cases involving casinos, racetracks, state lottery revenue distribution, and more. Because gaming activity is heavily regulated under federal and state laws, gaming law attorneys may represent clients before government commissions and regulatory agencies.

Answers to gaming law issues in Illinois

Is Internet gambling legal?

The law surrounding Internet gaming in the United States has been murky, to say the least. For years, the...

What is the basis for gambling laws?

Gambling is subject to legislation at both the state and federal level that bans it from certain areas, limits the...