{"id":25,"date":"2024-06-11T08:26:21","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T05:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luckycreek100nodepositbonus2024.icu\/2024\/06\/11\/illinois-gaming-commission-slaps-accel-entertainment-with-5-million-fine-over-alleged-illegal-rewards-program\/"},"modified":"2024-06-12T10:39:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T07:39:18","slug":"illinois-gaming-commission-slaps-accel-entertainment-with-5-million-fine-over-alleged-illegal-rewards-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luckycreek100nodepositbonus2024.icu\/2024\/06\/11\/illinois-gaming-commission-slaps-accel-entertainment-with-5-million-fine-over-alleged-illegal-rewards-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois Gaming Commission Slaps Accel Entertainment with $5 Million Fine Over Alleged Illegal Rewards Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qk0-RQ5_Ezs\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The Illinois Gaming Commission is pursuing a substantial $5 million penalty against Accel Entertainment, a prominent entity in the video gaming industry. They allege that Accel disregarded regulations by implementing an unauthorized customer rewards program.<\/p>\n<p>The crux of the matter revolves around an alleged agreement between Accel and DraftKings, the well-known sports wagering platform.  Essentially, Accel is accused of offering establishments financial incentives to replace their current machines with Accel&#8217;s own.  We&#8217;re talking about $21,000 in commissions that were purportedly paid discreetly. This type of clandestine arrangement directly contravenes Illinois gaming statutes, which explicitly state that companies cannot simply purchase a larger market share. To illustrate the magnitude, Accel operates machines at approximately one-third of all gaming venues in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the purported scheme unfolded: Accel would place DraftKings advertisements on their machines. In return, each time a new patron registered with DraftKings through these machines, Accel would receive a $200 bonus.  Furthermore, Accel could then distribute a portion of that profit with the businesses hosting their machines.<\/p>\n<p>The Gaming Commission is taking a firm stance on this matter. They have issued an eight-page complaint against Accel, detailing how these payments constituted a clear attempt to attract customers.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, Accel is contesting the allegations. Andrew Rubenstein, the company&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer, maintains that they will vigorously defend themselves against these accusations. He asserts that both companies were fully aware of their actions and operated within the bounds of the law.  Accel&#8217;s legal representative echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the company&#8217;s dedication to adhering to regulations. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify mb-2\" >The Illinois Gaming Commission is pursuing a substantial $5 million penalty against Accel Entertainment, a prominent entity in the video gaming industry. 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