SB3286 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Gambling Act to allow qualifying owners licensees to obtain up to 2,000 additional gaming positions at any time, with payment available on a monthly basis subject to Board-specified schedules.

• Removes the requirement that owners licensees reserve gaming positions within 30 days of Public Act 101-31's effective date, eliminating the 30-day extension approval process.

• Changes the business enterprise program report filing deadline from March 1 to July 1 of each year.

• Exempts suppliers license applicants holding Video Gaming Act licenses from additional Board investigations as a condition for licensure, except by Board vote.

• Authorizes the Board to impose fees on video gaming establishments and terminal operators to cover central communications system operating costs.