Cristina Castro
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 22
Primary
Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes a casino or racetrack to offer Internet gaming or contract with a platform to offer Internet gaming, as regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board. Provides the requirements for Internet gaming platforms, Internet wagering accounts, and licenses issued under the Act. Includes provisions for age verification, location of wagering, responsible gaming, diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees, the applicability of the Illinois Gambling Act and the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act, acceptance of out-of-state wagers, and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 15% 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. Repeals the Internet Gaming Act 5 years after becoming law. Effective immediately.
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Session Sine Die
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
To Executive- Gaming
Assigned to Executive
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
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