SB2145 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

SPORTS WAGER-FANTASY CONTEST
Last Action
4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-10  
230 ILCS 45/25-25  
230 ILCS 45/25-45  
230 ILCS 45/25-95  
230 ILCS 45/25-100  
230 ILCS 45/25-120 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.1 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.2 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.3 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.4 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.5 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.6 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.7 new  
230 ILCS 45/25-120.8 new  
720 ILCS 5/28-1  from Ch. 38, par. 28-1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Allows a licensee to offer pool sports wagering to State patrons where State patrons compete against patrons located outside of the State. Allows the Illinois Gaming Board to issue master sports wagering licenses to persons to conduct sports wagering over the Internet or through a mobile application (rather than issue 3 master sports wagering licenses to online sports wagering operators for a nonrefundable license fee of $20,000,000 pursuant to an open and competitive selection process). Provides that the application fee for a master sports wagering license is $250,000 while the initial fee for a master sports wagering license issued to an online sports wagering operator is $15,000,000. Provides that a master sports wagering license is valid for 4 years and may be renewed for another 4 years by paying a $1,000,000 renewal fee. Allows the Board to regulate the conduct of fantasy contest operators under the Act. Sets forth rulemaking authority, fees, surcharges, civil penalties, and monthly taxes, Board powers, and cooperation with law enforcement investigations. Prohibits a person from offering fantasy contests in the State unless the person is licensed by the Board as a fantasy contest operator for an application fee of $50,000. Sets forth applicant requirements. Prohibits a person from participating in a fantasy contest if the person is not at least 21 years of age. Sets forth the duties of fantasy contest licensees. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, the State shall impose a privilege tax on the fantasy contest operator licensee's adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts based on the following rates: (1) 20% of annual adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts to and including $1,000,000; (2) 25% of annual adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts of $3,000,000 but not exceeding $5,000,000; (3) 30% of annual adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts of $5,000,000 but not exceeding $10,000,000; (4) 35% of annual adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts $10,000,000 but not exceeding $20,000,000; and (5) 40% of annual adjusted gross fantasy contest receipts in excess of $20,000,000. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedures Act and the Criminal Code of 2012. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
2/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/04/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
3/19/2025SenateTo Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments