IGB Announces New Mandatory Human Trafficking Training, Reporting and Signage Rule for Casinos

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) announced Friday morning new rules (Casino Rule 3000.175) that will now require all casinos statewide to implement new human trafficking rules including recognition training; develop, document and implement training and reporting procedures, and post human trafficking awareness notices throughout their properties.

The state is home to 17 casinos, close to 9,000 licensed video gaming locations, and 14 fully operational IL sports betting sites and apps.

“Human traffickers often target casinos and hospitality venues to conduct their illegal activities,” said IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter said in an official news announcement. “By adopting mandatory human trafficking recognition training, establishing minimum requirements for that training and requiring casino operators to implement appropriate reporting and signage protocols, the IGB, while working in partnership with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and other law enforcement agencies, is taking meaningful steps to combat these heinous crimes.”

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New regulations

• All casino employees must complete annual human trafficking training with their initial training being completed within the first three months from the start of their employment. This includes information on what makes an individual susceptible to human trafficking, the different types of human trafficking, red flags that indicate trafficking as well as agencies that provide services to victims of trafficking. Each gaming licensee must maintain records reflecting this requirement.

• All casinos in Illinois must establish and implement employee procedures for documenting, reporting, and responding to suspected instances of human trafficking within gaming and non-gaming areas. Casinos must also provide copies of human trafficking curriculum and protocols to the IGB Administrator.

• All casinos must post human trafficking awareness notices with hotline telephone numbers and other important information including where to seek help or report instances of trafficking. Notices must be placed in bathrooms, near public entrances, and in other visible locations.

“Human trafficking is one of the most underreported and under-identified crimes,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Because human trafficking can come in many forms and can happen almost anywhere, it is important to train people working in industries targeted by human traffickers to recognize the signs so they can report the crimes and help save lives.”

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