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IL HB2724
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Edgar Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits owners and operators of family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement devices or advertising that promotes such wagering
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Defines "amusement device" as coin-operated games of skill, chance, or combination thereof, excluding devices certified by the Illinois Gaming Board for licensed operators
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Exempts certain activities including crane games with prizes under $25 wholesale value, redemption machines with skill-based gameplay and merchandise prizes, vending machines, and bona fide skill contests with fixed entry fees
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Adds violation of the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act as a gambling offense under the Criminal Code, punishable as a Class A misdemeanor for first offense and Class 4 felony for subsequent convictions
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
1/6/2026