Bill > SB0280

This bill creates the Department of Lottery and Gaming, which consolidates the functions of the Department of the Lottery, the Illinois Racing Board, and the Illinois Gaming Board. The Department will have five divisions: Division of Casino Gambling, Division of Video Gaming, Division of Horse Racing, Division of Sports Wagering, and Division of Lottery. The bill establishes the Lottery and Gaming Board, which will consist of the directors of these five divisions, appointed by the Governor. The bill transfers the powers, duties, assets, liabilities, employees, contracts, property, records, pending business, and unexpended appropriations of the former entities to the new Department. It also provides for the transition of rights and obligations, including any associated equipment or other assets used in the operation of the lottery, from the manager to any successor manager of the lottery, including the Department, following the termination of or foreclosure upon the management agreement. The bill makes conforming changes throughout various Acts.