RAFFLES/POKER RUNS-VARIOUS

Amends the Raffles and Poker Runs Act. Provides that raffles shall be governed by the governing body of the municipality or county with jurisdiction over the location where the winning chances in the raffle are determined. Provides that a license shall authorize the holder of the license to sell raffle chances throughout the State, including beyond the borders of the licensing municipality or county. Provides that sponsoring organizations may contract with third parties to provide certain services to the sponsoring organization in connection with the operation of a raffle or poker run and may pay reasonable compensation for such services. Makes changes in provisions concerning licenses, applications, issuance, restrictions, and ineligible persons; conduct of raffles and poker runs; managers and bonds; records; and political committees. Incorporates provisions concerning raffles by law enforcement agencies and statewide associations that represent law enforcement officials into the rest of the Act. Makes corresponding changes in the Criminal Code of 2012. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 230 ILCS 5/26 from Ch. 8, par. 37-26 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the introduced bill with the following changes: Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Provides that inter-track wagering or simulcast wagering shall not be conducted by an inter-track wagering location licensee at any location within 100 feet (rather than 500 feet) of an existing church or school. Removes language prohibiting inter-track wagering or simulcast wagering by an inter-track wagering location licensee at a location within 500 feet of residences of more than 50 registered voters. In provisions amending the Raffles and Poker Runs Act, provides that the definition of "raffles" also does not include certain games under the Riverboat Gambling Act and the Video Gaming Act. Removes poker runs from provisions concerning sponsoring organizations contracting with third parties. Removes provisions requiring poker runs to be licensed by the county with jurisdiction over the key location. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.