INTERNET GAMING ACT
Summary
Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management services provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management services provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 15% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2023
Last action Jun 26, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
9
Jun 26, 2024
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
lower
May 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 24, 2024
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
lower
Mar 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
lower
Feb 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
To Subcommittee on Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
lower
Jan 10, 2024
Committee
Re-assigned to Executive
lower
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Feb 14, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Executive
lower
Feb 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cristina Castro
DDemocratic
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