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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that an applicant or licensee is not in violation of the Act or any of the Illinois Gaming Board rules, and shall not be subject to disciplinary action, delay of any Board consideration, or denial of any license for operating a game device if operation of the gaming device is in compliance with and not considered gambling under the Criminal Code of 2012. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a gambling offense involving a specific gambling device is a Class 4 felony. Prohibits a municipality from imposing any restriction or prohibition related to an activity which is lawful under under a provision that set forth activities that a person may not be convicted of gambling for participating. Includes specified vending or other electronic machines or devices in the definition of gambling device. Amends the Prizes and Gifts Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to operate on any premises a prize and gift kiosk that fails to meet the specified technical standards. Prohibits a prize and gift kiosk from being connected directly or indirectly to the Internet in order to participate in the game or contest or to receive or retrieve any data related to the kiosk or device unless the connected device is a redemption vault. Provides that is unlawful for a prize and gift kiosk to offer the sale of anything other than a bona fide product. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a self contained fill system which permits the operation of the device solely determined on a fee basis or the amount of revenue generated but does not include a system based on time, number of spins or spin equivalent, or other non-revenue based system, and automatically ceases to operate upon the completion of a predetermined cycle. Provides that it is unlawful to operate a prize and gift kiosk without a route boost plus internal monitoring system that accounts and records (i) cash in, (ii) winnings, (iii) entries used, (iv) power failures, disconnections from the monitoring system, and malfunctions, and (v) remote activations and disabling. Requires a prize and gift kiosk to be registered with the Department of Revenue and to remit the annual fee as set by the Department of Revenue. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several key changes to regulations surrounding gaming and prize kiosks in Illinois. It amends the Video Gaming Act to clarify that licensees will not face disciplinary action for operating certain game devices that are not considered gambling under specific criminal code provisions. The bill expands the definition of a gambling device to include certain electronic machines and vending devices, and establishes strict regulations for prize and gift kiosks. These kiosks must now be registered with the Department of Revenue, have a self-contained fill system, include an internal monitoring system that tracks various operational metrics, and cannot be directly connected to the internet (with limited exceptions). The bill also prohibits municipalities from restricting activities deemed lawful under the state's gambling statutes. Notably, the legislation classifies certain gambling offenses involving specific devices as Class 4 felonies and defines what constitutes a "bona fide product" that can be offered through these kiosks. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for gaming device operations while attempting to prevent potential gambling-related abuses, with an emphasis on transparency and controlled operation of prize and gift kiosks.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2636&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2636.htm |
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