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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Social Gaming Act. Provides that no person may operate a social gaming board game or manufacture and distribute social gaming boards without a license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board. Provides that the Board shall license social gaming board manufacturers, social gaming board distributors, and social gaming locations and specifies license fees. Provides that the Board shall report to the Governor and the General Assembly, no later than December 31, 2025 and each year thereafter through 2029, on the implementation and administration of the Act. Sets forth provisions concerning license fees, maximum payouts, and relief from disciplinary actions. Provides that the Board shall adopt rules and emergency rules to implement and administer the Act. Makes a conforming change in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Social Gaming Act, which creates a regulatory framework for social gaming board games in Illinois. The bill defines a social gaming board game as a 2-dimensional board with 100 spaces where players match the final score of specific sporting events, including professional sports like NFL and MLB, as well as certain collegiate football games. To operate these games, individuals must obtain licenses from the Illinois Gaming Board: manufacturers pay a $5,000 annual fee, distributors pay $1,000, and location operators pay $50. The bill limits payouts to $1,199 per game and requires that bets be placed and paid within the licensed location. Only eligible locations with valid video gaming terminal licenses can host these games. The Illinois Gaming Board is mandated to submit annual reports from 2025 to 2029 detailing the implementation of the Act and is tasked with adopting rules and emergency rules to administer the legislation, including establishing disciplinary procedures and penalties for violations. The bill aims to provide a structured and regulated approach to these specific social gaming activities, ensuring oversight and control of the emerging gaming format.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1047&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1047.htm |
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