Event Overview

The Support Main Street Illinois Coalition hosts and participates in a number of events each year to reach a variety of invested audiences:

Coalition Outreach Meetings

Designed to promote local awareness on issues impacting both specific municipalities and the state as a whole. Also serves as a recruitment event for Support Main Street Illinois.

Annual Legislative Reception

Held once a year during the Spring Legislative Session, this is our opportunity to develop relationships with elected officials and to garner support for the future of the industry.

Global Gaming Expo Delegate Mission

Held once a year during the first week of October in Las Vegas, NV. Legislators from throughout the state are invited to join members to learn more about the robust Illinois Video Gaming industry.

October 2025
Global Gaming Expo 2025 (G2E 2025)

October 7, 2025 - October 8, 2025

The Venetian Expo 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Global Gaming Expo 2025 (G2E 2025) This monumentous event is held every year during the first week of October in […]
March 2026
2026 SMSIL/ILBA/IGMOA Legislative Reception

March 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

President Abraham Lincoln Hotel 701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL, United States

The 2026 Legislative Reception in Springfield, IL offers Illinois gaming professionals the opportunity to meet directly with state lawmakers during the legislative session. This important gathering fosters collaboration, dialogue, and informed policy development.

Coalition Outreach Meetings

Annual Legislative Reception

Global Gaming Expo Delegate Mission

October 2025

March 2026