Illinois Gaming Board Administrator Marcus Fruchter authorized a temporary suspension on NFL bets that involve wagering on injuries, player conduct, officiating assignments and negative-outcome predetermined events in any game Thursday.
The move came in response to a request filed by the NFL earlier this month. The league originally submitted its request to have it brought up for a vote at the meeting, but an oversight resulted in the request not being published on the IGB’s website until Oct. 16. State rules require a 14-day period to allow licensees and the public opportunity to comment, and the oversight meant the 14-day period does not end until Oct. 30.
