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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Allows a licensed lottery sales agent to enter into an agreement with a third-party entity to assist with processing the sale of lottery tickets on behalf of the licensed lottery sales agent. Requires the licensed sales agent to provide a copy of agreement to the Lottery Control Board within 5 business days of execution. Requires the agreement to include at least the following: (1) terminal usage cannot be commingled at the location; (2) a ticket may only be sold to a person physically located in the State; (3) a third-party entity shall not share or sell user data to an entity unaffiliated with the retailer or third-party entity; and (4) the third-party entity shall adhere to all rules established by the Board related to the sale of lottery tickets.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Lottery Law to allow licensed lottery sales agents to enter into agreements with third-party entities to help process lottery ticket sales, with several important stipulations. The bill establishes specific requirements for these third-party sales agreements, including that the lottery terminal usage must be kept separate at the sales location, tickets can only be sold to individuals physically present in Illinois, and the third-party entity is prohibited from sharing or selling user data to unaffiliated entities. Licensed lottery sales agents must submit a copy of these agreements to the Lottery Control Board within 5 business days of execution, and the third-party entities must adhere to all Board-established rules related to lottery ticket sales. This legislation aims to provide more flexibility for lottery ticket sales while maintaining strict oversight and protecting consumer privacy, potentially allowing licensed agents to utilize technology or service providers to expand their sales capabilities within a regulated framework.
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=2654&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2654.htm |
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