FACTS The General Assembly amended the Illinois Gambling Act in 2019 to authorize the Illinois Gaming Board to issue 6 new casino licenses, including one in the City of Waukegan, in addition to the 10 existing licenses. The principal issue presented in this appeal is as follows: did the circuit court err in dismissing Potawatomi Casino’s complaint for lack of standing because the alleged violations of the Illinois Gambling Act denied Potawatomi Casino its right to compete in a lawful certification process? Because the trial court did err, we reverse and remand. OPINION ♡ Plaintiff, Waukegan Potawatomi Casino, LLC, appeals an order dismissing its complaint for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. Presiding Justice Delort and Justice Lyle concurred in the judgment and opinion. JUSTICE MITCHELL delivered the judgment of the court, with opinion. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County. BELL, Board Member MARCUS FRUCHTER, Board Administrator and THE CITY OF WAUKEGAN, Defendants-Appellees. HAYDEN, Board Member ANTHONY GARCIA, Board Member MARC E.

THE ILLINOIS GAMING BOARD CHARLES SCHMADEKE, Board Chairman DIONNE R.

1-22-0883 Opinion filed JFIFTH DIVISION IN THE APPELLATE COURT OF ILLINOIS FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT WAUKEGAN POTAWATOMI CASINO, LLC, Plaintiff-Appellant, v.

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