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IL SB3432

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2019

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon Harris

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Sports Wagering Act allowing sports wagering only after federal prohibition statutes are repealed or ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, as determined by the Illinois Gaming Board.

  • Authorizes gaming facilities to offer sports wagering in-person and over the Internet through licensed interactive sports wagering platforms, with platforms paying an initial $10,000 fee and annual $5,000 renewal fees.

  • Requires sports wagering operators to verify customer age, allow self-exclusion options, conduct employee background checks, and prohibit wagering by operators, employees, athletes, coaches, and sports officials to maintain integrity.

  • Imposes a 12.5% tax on gross sports wagering revenue, with all revenues deposited into the State Gaming Fund, and requires annual reporting on accounts, wagers, winnings, and player exclusions.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation (maximum $50,000 per transaction) and amends the Criminal Code to exempt sports wagering conducted under this Act from gambling prohibitions.

Legislative Description

SPORTS WAGERING ACT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/3/2018
Gaming2/27/2018
Assignments2/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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