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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Pull Tabs and Jar Games Act to allow video gaming licensees (licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, and license large truck stop establishments licensed under the Video Gaming Act) to apply to the Department of Revenue for a license to conduct pull tabs and jar games. Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that the Illinois Gaming Board, upon application by a licensed video gaming establishment (a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, licensed veterans establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, or licensed large truck stop establishment), may issue a license to sell sports betting squares as a low-stakes, chance-based promotional game. Provides conditions under which the sale of sports betting squares may be conducted.
AI Summary
This bill allows video gaming licensees, which are establishments licensed to operate video gaming machines, to also apply for licenses to conduct pull tabs and jar games, which are low-stakes, chance-based games involving tickets or cards with hidden symbols or numbers. Additionally, licensed video gaming establishments can now be issued a license by the Illinois Gaming Board to sell "sports betting squares," a promotional game where participants purchase squares on a grid, with winnings determined by randomly assigned numbers, and these proceeds can be used as operational revenue or donated to charity, with specific rules on pricing, payouts, and public posting of game rules.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Gaming Committee Hearing (16:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 413 Stratton Building) (on 02/25/2026)
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