HB 4194 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

GAMING EXPANSION

Summary

Creates the Chicago Casino Development Authority Act. Creates the Chicago Casino Development Authority and vests its powers in the Chicago Casino Development Board. Provides that the Board shall select casino operators to develop and operate a land-based casino in Chicago. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Racing Board. Allows advance deposit wagering. Adds provisions concerning drug testing for horses. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Riverboat Gambling Act to provide for the conduct of electronic gaming at tracks. Makes other changes. Amends the Riverboat Gambling Act. Makes changes concerning the Illinois Gaming Board. Authorizes the issuance of an additional license to conduct riverboat gambling and a casino license to conduct casino gambling in Chicago. Contains provisions regarding the re-issuance of the 10th riverboat license. Allows the Authority to receive a casino license and requires the Authority to contract with a casino operator to conduct casino gambling within that municipality. Changes the short title to the Illinois Gambling Act and makes corresponding changes in other Acts. Provides for the conduct of electronic poker. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2007

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Dec 10, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009

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Committee

Jan 13, 2009

House · Failed

Session Sine Die

Mar 14, 2008

House · Referred to committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Dec 11, 2007

House · Referred to committee

Assigned to Gaming Committee

Dec 10, 2007

House · Referred to committee

Referred to Rules Committee

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