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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Provides for a lottery sports wagering pilot program. Provides that the Department of the Lottery shall implement and administer the lottery sports wagering pilot program no later than June 30, 2025. Provides that every sports lottery terminal offered in this State for play shall first be tested and approved pursuant to the rules of the Department, and each sports lottery terminal offered in this State for play shall conform to an approved model, which shall be ready for play in Illinois within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act and any system testing dates designated by the Department. Provides that lottery games are a part of the private management agreement and competitive bidding process. Provides that sports lottery terminals may be placed in any lottery retailer in the State. Provides that no lottery retailer may cause or permit any person under the age of 21 years to use a sports lottery terminal or sports wagering application. Sets forth provisions concerning definitions, testing, apportionment of revenues, transfer of funds, jurisdiction of the Department, and the purchase or lease of sports lottery terminals. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Lottery Law to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to authorize emergency rulemaking. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a lottery sports wagering pilot program in Illinois, which will be implemented by the Department of the Lottery no later than June 30, 2025. The bill creates a comprehensive framework for sports betting through lottery terminals, including detailed provisions for terminal placement, testing, and operation. Every sports lottery terminal must be tested and approved by the Department and will be allowed in any lottery retail location, with a strict prohibition on use by anyone under 21 years old. The program includes specific revenue distribution guidelines, allocating 30% of gross gaming revenue to the state (with 5% going to local municipalities), 20% to the central system provider, and the remaining amount split between the terminal owner/operator and the lottery retailer. The bill also emphasizes advancing minority business opportunities in the sports lottery program and requires the Department to have exclusive jurisdiction over all lottery sports wagering operations. Additionally, the legislation allows for emergency rulemaking to expedite the program's implementation and provides guidelines for terminal purchase or lease, ensuring flexibility for various types of operators including video gaming terminal licensees and gambling license owners.
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=3276&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3276.htm |
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