Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management services provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an Internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management services provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 25% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2025	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
2/6/2025	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2025	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/27/2025	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
3/20/2025	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
5/13/2025	Senate	Sponsor Removed Sen. Christopher Belt

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