NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 2, 2026United States
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon to donate $50,000 campaign contribution from online casino company
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's campaign fund will donate $50,000 to charity after accepting the money from ARB Interactive, the parent company of an online casino site that state regulators have labeled an illegal operation. The Illinois Gaming Board issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company, Modo, earlier this year, alleging it offers unlicensed gambling to state residents.
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The donation highlights the intersection of campaign finance and state gambling regulation, as the Senate President holds significant influence over legislation that could impact the legality of online gaming platforms in Illinois.
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organizationIllinois Gaming Board“Regulates gambling in Illinois and issued a cease-and-desist letter to Modo.”personDon Harmon“Accepted and subsequently pledged to donate a $50,000 contribution from ARB Inte”organizationARB Interactive“Parent company of the online casino site Modo; made a $50,000 contribution to Do”personLes Bernal“Director of Stop Predatory Gambling; critic of online gambling.”personJB Pritzker“Oversees the Illinois Gaming Board.”personDan Shomon“Runs the lobbying firm hired by ARB Interactive.”personBob Rita“Received a $2,500 contribution from an ARB Interactive employee.”organizationModo“Target of an Illinois Gaming Board cease-and-desist letter for allegedly operati”