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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Video Gaming Act. Provides that each licensed establishment, licensed truck stop establishment, licensed large truck stop establishment, licensed fraternal establishment, or licensed veterans establishment at which video gaming terminals are available shall have a payout device approved by the Illinois Gaming Board. 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 (rather than $1,199). Provides that cash awards shall be awarded in denominations rounded to the nearest 5 cent credit, with rounding conducted upward or downward as applicable. Sets forth circumstances under which a sales agent or broker may not be compensated. Provides, with exceptions, that a terminal operator shall not enter into any contract or agreement for the sharing, splitting, or payment of net terminal income with any other person. Sets forth prohibitions for sales agents and brokers in relation to current or potential licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments. Provides that no current or potential licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments shall accept anything of value from a terminal operator or sales agent and broker, as any incentive or inducement to locate video gaming terminals in that establishment and licensed establishments, licensed truck stop establishments, licensed large truck stop establishments, licensed fraternal establishments, and licensed veterans establishments. Provides that no public officer may be granted a license under the Act. Sets forth investigation provisions. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Video Gaming Act to introduce several changes, including requiring all licensed establishments with video gaming terminals to have a payout device approved by the Illinois Gaming Board, and adjusting the maximum cash award for a maximum wager on any individual hand to align with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) W-2G reporting requirements, rather than a fixed $1,199 limit. It also mandates that cash awards be rounded to the nearest 5-cent credit, either up or down. The bill clarifies circumstances under which sales agents or brokers cannot be compensated, generally prohibiting terminal operators from entering into contracts to share net terminal income with others, with specific exceptions approved by the Board. Furthermore, it prohibits sales agents and brokers from offering incentives to current or potential licensed establishments to locate video gaming terminals, and similarly prohibits these establishments from accepting anything of value from terminal operators, sales agents, or brokers as an inducement. Finally, the bill prevents any public officer, defined as a state, county, or municipal officer, from obtaining a video gaming license and establishes provisions for investigations into unlicensed video gaming operations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing (on 02/25/2026)
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