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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Provides that each licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, and licensed veterans establishment at which video gaming terminals are available shall have a payout device approved by the Board. Removes provisions requiring a player to turn in the player's ticket to the appropriate person at those establishments. Provides that no cash award for the maximum wager on any individual hand shall exceed the W-2G reporting requirements set by the Internal Revenue Service (instead of $1,199). Requires credits to be awarded to players as authorized by the Act. Removes provisions prohibiting the cash award for the maximum wager on a jackpot from exceeding $10,000. Removes provisions concerning in-location bonus jackpot games.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Video Gaming Act by updating definitions and payout procedures for video gaming terminals. It mandates that all licensed establishments, including truck stops, fraternal organizations, and veterans' establishments, must have a payout device approved by the Illinois Gaming Board, which is the state agency that regulates gaming. The bill removes the requirement for players to physically turn in a ticket to an employee to receive their winnings, instead allowing for payouts through approved devices. Importantly, it changes the maximum cash award limit for a single hand from a fixed amount of $1,199 to an amount determined by the Internal Revenue Service's W-2G reporting requirements, which are the thresholds for reporting gambling winnings to the IRS. Additionally, the bill eliminates the previous $10,000 cap on jackpot payouts and removes provisions related to in-location bonus jackpot games.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/03/2026)
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