US-based equipment financing firm Firestone Financial Corp is to offer its services to terminal operators in the Illinois video gaming market.

“We here at Firestone Financial are very excited that Illinois gaming has finally become a reality and are ready to help operators obtain the equipment financing that they need,” said David Cohen, Firestone’s president and CEO.

The company is providing financing for licensed operators, covering video gaming terminals, vaults, chairs and stands.

“Using Firestone to finance gaming equipment is a natural fit as we know the industry, the operators and their business,” said vice present Dan McAllister. “We are able to finance all the equipment needed making it easy for the operators to get their locations up and running faster.”