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IL HB5443

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Curtis Tarver

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Sports Wagering Act to allow the Illinois Gaming Board to issue master sports wagering licenses for online and mobile sports betting operations
  • Sets application fee at $250,000 (nonrefundable), initial license fee at $15,000,000, and renewal fee at $1,000,000 for a 4-year license term
  • Creates a new regulatory framework for fantasy contests, including definitions, licensing requirements, conduct rules, recordkeeping duties, and responsible gaming provisions
  • Exempts participants in licensed fantasy contests from gambling convictions under the Criminal Code of 2012
  • Authorizes emergency rulemaking by the Illinois Gaming Board to implement fantasy contest provisions, with the emergency rulemaking authority expiring one year after the Act's effective date

Legislative Description

SPORTS WAGER-FANTASY CONTEST

Last Action

Assigned to Gaming Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Gaming2/24/2026
Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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