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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for Internet gaming in Illinois, creating a regulated system for online gambling. The legislation authorizes Internet gaming operators to offer online games through licensed platforms, with each Internet gaming licensee permitted to operate up to three individually branded gaming "skins" or platforms. The bill requires robust age and location verification mechanisms to ensure only eligible players (21 and older) physically located in Illinois or approved jurisdictions can participate. Internet gaming platforms must implement strong data security standards, protect user privacy, and offer responsible gaming features like self-exclusion options and betting limits. The bill imposes a 25% privilege tax on adjusted gross gaming revenue, which will be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Licensees must be existing owners or organization licensees and are required to submit annual reports on diversity in procurement, including goals for working with businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. The Illinois Gaming Board will oversee licensing, regulation, and implementation, with the power to issue various types of licenses including Internet gaming, management service provider, supplier, and occupational licenses. The legislation explicitly prevents local governments from regulating Internet gaming, making it a state-controlled activity, and allows for potential future agreements with other jurisdictions to facilitate multi-state online gaming platforms.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1963&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104