New administrative rules from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) now mandate that all casinos across the state conduct human trafficking recognition training.
The rules require casinos to develop, document, and implement training and reporting procedures, as well as post awareness notices about human trafficking.
“Human traffickers often target casinos and hospitality venues to conduct their illegal activities,” said IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. “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.”
