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IL SB4019
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Cunningham
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AI Summary
- Amends the Video Gaming Act to require all licensed establishments with video gaming terminals to have a Board-approved payout device, eliminating the requirement for players to turn in tickets to staff for cash redemption
- Changes the maximum cash award cap from a fixed $1,199 per hand to align with IRS W-2G reporting thresholds (currently $1,200 for slot machine winnings)
- Requires cash awards to be rounded to the nearest 5-cent credit denomination
- Removes the definition of "in-location bonus jackpot" from the Act while retaining the $10,000 maximum for jackpot payouts
- Modifies the definition of "credit" to distinguish between credits purchased by players (1, 5, 10, or 25 cents) and cash awards won (5, 10, or 25 cents)
Legislative Description
VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL PAYOUTS
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/24/2026
Assignments2/6/2026
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