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Illinois Casinos Benefit from Tax Break Approved During Pandemic
The casinos in Illinois have reopened this month, but they are not paying as much tax to the state as they did before the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a change Springfield lawmakers approved quietly.
The casinos were not supposed to see their tax rate cut until a newly approved casino finally opened in Chicago, ramping up competition for the existing facilities outside of the state’s biggest city.
But the change made during this spring’s session of the Illinois General Assembly moved up the date when the lower tax structure at existing casinos would take effect — to July 1. That turned out to be the same day the casinos across the state reopened.
Illinois officials and gambling-industry advocates said that they do not yet know how much lost revenue that change in the law will mean for the state.
State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, is the point man on gambling legislation in the Illinois House and he was a House sponsor of broader legislation that included the sped-up tax cuts for casinos. State records describe the change as “the acceleration of the reduced tax rate for current casinos.”
According to General Assembly documents, the new tax structure for the 10 casinos across the state would begin this month “rather than the first day the [Chicago] casino conducts gambling operations.”
The Illinois Gaming Board, which regulates casinos and other legalized betting in the state, told lawmakers the change would “decrease state revenues.” But at the time of the vote, gaming officials said the lost revenue was an “unknown amount.”
Gaming board’s policy director, Joe Miller, said, “The tax change was implemented on July 1, 2020. The IGB has not conducted a subsequent analysis of the proposed tax changes as the IG does not forecast revenue projections.”
The reopening of the casinos means revenue from gambling is flowing again to the state’s depleted coffers. But the industry’s chief Springfield lobbyist said some casino executives fear their take could be down by more than half during the rest of this year because of the pandemic.
“We’ve been closed down so long, we wanted some kind of break in tax structure,” Tom Swoik, state-government lobbyist for the Illinois Casino Gaming Association, said.
Savings from the tax cut would go “toward promotion, to get people to come back now that we’ve reopened,” he added.
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Adam Pentecost Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps Taps Betty to Boost Content Options for Ontario Players
Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development firm located in Sweden, has entered into a new distribution deal with Betty, one of the rapidly expanding iGaming operators in Ontario. The agreement enhances Betty’s platform with Gaming Corps’ growing collection of content, increasing options for players in a market where the brand currently provides over 2,800 slot titles.
Thanks to the collaboration, Betty customers will soon enjoy the latest slot releases from Gaming Corps, featuring 3 Easter Pigs, the latest chapter in the well-known 3 Pigs series, which adds a new seasonal element to one of the studio’s most iconic franchises. Players will also gain access to the latest release, Vendetta Fury, from DEGEN Studios, Gaming Corps’ newest RGS partner.
This launch leverages the solid success of the broader 3 Pigs franchise, featuring games like 3 Pigs of Olympus and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean that are already part of Gaming Corps’ collection. These are included with the studio’s wider range of Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash, and Table games.
Adam Pentecost, Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Ontario has become one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and Betty has built an impressive reputation by offering players both quality and variety. We’re delighted to partner with such a progressive operator and look forward to showcasing how our latest content can bring something genuinely different to their already rich portfolio.”
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Adam Pentecost Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps partners with Betty to expand content choice in Ontario
Gaming Corps has signed a new distribution agreement with Betty, one of Ontario’s fastest-growing iGaming operators. The deal adds Gaming Corps’ expanding suite of content to Betty’s platform, strengthening the choice for players in a market where the brand already offers more than 2,800 slot titles.
Through the partnership, Betty customers will soon have access to the latest Gaming Corps slot releases, including 3 Easter Pigs, the newest instalment in the popular 3 Pigs series, which introduces a fresh seasonal twist on one of the studio’s most recognisable franchises. Players will also have access to Gaming Corps’ newest RGS partner, DEGEN Studios’, latest release, Vendetta Fury.
This launch builds on the strong performance of the wider 3 Pigs franchise, with titles such as 3 Pigs of Olympus and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean already established within Gaming Corps’ portfolio. These sit alongside the studio’s broader offering of Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash and Table games.
Adam Pentecost, Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Ontario has become one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and Betty has built an impressive reputation by offering players both quality and variety. We’re delighted to partner with such a progressive operator and look forward to showcasing how our latest content can bring something genuinely different to their already rich portfolio.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Senior Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty has built its identity on being a homegrown Ontario brand with a clear focus on what local players want. Working with Gaming Corps allows us to continue that mission, adding content that stands out and gives our players something new to discover alongside the thousands of titles we already host.”
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