Bill > HB4063

This bill amends the Sports Wagering Act in Illinois to remove the existing restrictions on placing wagers for sports events involving Illinois collegiate teams. Previously, there were specific limitations on betting on Illinois college sports, including restrictions on the type of wagers (only tier 1 wagers), prohibitions on individual athlete performance bets, and requirements that such wagers be placed in person. The new bill eliminates these restrictions, effectively allowing sports betting licensees to accept wagers on Illinois collegiate team sports events without the previous constraints. The change means that sports bettors in Illinois will now be able to place a wider variety of bets on local college sports teams through both in-person and online platforms. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, providing immediate implementation of these expanded sports wagering options. This modification is part of a broader trend of loosening sports betting regulations to provide more flexibility and options for bettors.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4063&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104