The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office filed the charges against Ateyat on November 1 and he is currently held without bond.Ateyat is scheduled for a hearing on November 30 at the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Second Municipal District-Skokie.They reportedly recovered the handgun, the mask, and the stolen chips at his home. Gaming Board Agents traced Ateyat to his residence in Chicago Ridge.He is accused of drawing a handgun, pointing it at casino employees, and stealing $14,100 in casino chips before fleeing the scene. With regular drawings that are open to all Rush Rewards members, giveaways that are open only to new Rush Rewards members and special offers for invited guests only, we’ve got something for everyone. On October 31, Ateyat allegedly entered Rivers Casino wearing a black face mask. Rivers Casino offers the best casino promotions in Chicagoland.
The IGB oversees all licensed casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in Illinois and is responsible for 15 casinos, 11 licensed sportsbooks, and over 8,400 licensed video gaming establishments. The incident involved the theft of over $14,000 in casino chips. AI-generated image Photo by Kimberly ForsytheĬhicago, Illinois - The Illinois Gaming Board recently announced the arrest of Ismail Ahmed Ateyat, 23, of Chicago Ridge, following an armed robbery at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
